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humane

/hjuːˈmeɪn/
hu · mane hjuː · ˈmeɪn
English Definition
adj. showing kindness to people/animals
中文释义
人道的，仁慈的
Significado en Español
humano, compasivo
한국어 뜻
인도적인, 자비로운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhân đạo, nhân từ
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Example Sentence

The shelter is run by humane volunteers.

收容所由有爱心的志愿者管理。

Synonyms
compassionate kind
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
human(human)+e(adjective)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “humane”: The animal shelter staff strive to provide __________ care to all the rescued animals.

  1. A compassionate
  2. B rigid
  3. C brief
  4. D careless
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A — compassionate. “humane” means adj. showing kindness to people/animals

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The shelter is well known for its ______ treatment of stray animals.

  1. A humane
  2. B cruel
  3. C brutal
  4. D heartless
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A — humane. “humane” means adj. showing kindness to people/animals

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Common questions about “humane”

What does “humane” mean?

humane — adj. showing kindness to people/animals. In Chinese: 人道的，仁慈的.

How do you pronounce “humane”?

humane is pronounced /hjuːˈmeɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hu · mane.

How do you use “humane” in a sentence?

The shelter is run by humane volunteers. (收容所由有爱心的志愿者管理。)

What are synonyms for “humane”?

compassionate, kind — all close in meaning to humane (adj. showing kindness to people/animals).

Is “humane” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. humane appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “humane”?

human(human)+e(adjective)

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