Mercy的词源就是法语中的merci，古法语中写作mercit.原意是“god's forgiveness of his creatures' offenses（上帝对众生的冒犯的宽恕）”。 这个问题有趣的点在于，词出同源mercy（仁慈）. “at the mercy of the sea”: The word “mercy” has long been associated with the concept of being spared from harm or punishment, particularly by someone in a position of power.
Mychart Mercy Hospital
