better /ˈbɛtɚ/ ; best /ˈbɛst/ better /ˈbɛtɚ/ ; best /ˈbɛst/ Learner's definition of WELL
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a : in a successful way成功地;順利地 -
“How did everything go?” “It went well, thank you.”“一切都好嗎?”“都好,謝謝。”
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The plan worked well.計劃進展順利。
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She works well under pressure.她在有壓力的情況下工作得很出色。
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I did surprisingly well on my history test.我的歷史測驗成績出乎意料地好。
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The company is doing well.公司發展勢頭良好。
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He has his own business and is doing well for himself.他有自己的生意,並且幹得非常好。
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You got a perfect score! Well done!你得了滿分!真棒!
— see also do well at 1do b : in a skillful way熟練地;技術好地 c : in a good, proper, or positive way好;恰當地;積極地 -
He doesn't smoke or drink, and he eats well.他不吸煙不喝酒,並且飲食得當。
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She doesn't treat her boyfriend very well.她對男朋友不是很好。
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Did he take the news well? [=did he respond to the news in a positive way?]他泰然地接受了那個消息嗎?
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The decision did not sit well with him. [=he was not happy about the decision]他對此決定感到不快。
d : in a kind, friendly, or generous way友善地;好意地;慷慨地 -
The novel was well received by the critics.這部小說受到評論家好評。
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They always speak well of you.他們總說你的好話。
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I wish her well. [=I hope she does well; I hope that she succeeds]我祝福她成功。
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He means well [=he has good intentions], but he's not really helping anyone.他本意是好的,但其實他誰也沒幫上。
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The company did well by me when I retired. [=the company treated me well when I retired]我退休時,公司待我很好。
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: completely or fully完全地;充分地;足夠地 -
We are well aware of the problem.我們充分意識到這個問題。
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The food at the restaurant is well worth the trip.這家餐館的美食讓人不虛此行。
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Their kitchen is well equipped.他們的廚房設備十分齊全。
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Your promotion is well deserved.你的晉升是當之無愧的。
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The plane was well out of sight.飛機早已飛出了視線。
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I can understand your dilemma very well.我完全理解你的兩難處境。
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She knows the area quite well.她十分熟悉那個地區。
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I knew him well when we were in high school together.我們一起讀高中時,我和他很熟。
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I remember her well enough. = I remember her fairly well.我清楚地記得她。
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: to a great degree or extent很;相當 -
The group has sold well over a million albums.這個流行樂團已經賣出遠超100萬張的唱片。
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The temperature will be well [=far] above average today. It will be well into the nineties.今天的氣溫將遠高於平均溫度,達到90多華氏度。
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He is well on his way to becoming a superstar.他很有希望成爲一位超級明星。
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I'm well into the book and should finish it soon.這本書我看了不少了,應該很快就能看完。
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She walked well ahead of the group.她遠遠走在隊伍前面。
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used for emphasis to say that something is or is not proper, appropriate, etc.有充分理由地,合理地(用於強調某事物恰當或不恰當) —
usually used with can, could, may, or might通常與can、 could、may或might連用 -
I cannot very well refuse the invitation. [=it would be improper for me to refuse the invitation]我拒絕這個邀請的話,不太合適。
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I couldn't very well just walk right in!我直接走進去是不大合適的!
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And what, one might/may well ask, makes this computer system worth its high price?人們完全有理由提出,是什麽讓這一電腦系統售價如此之高?
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The decision may well be questioned.這一決定有充分理由會遭到質疑。
b : very possibly很可能 —
usually used with could, may, or might通常與could、may或might連用 -
You could very well be right. [=it is very possible that you are right]你很可能是正確的。
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The concert may well be sold-out. [=it is possible/likely that the concert is sold-out]演唱會的票很可能售完了。
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It may well be true.這很可能是真的。
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They can well afford to be generous.他們當然有條件大方。
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As you well know, I don't approve of this. = As you know very well, I don't approve of this.你當然知道,我不贊成這樣。
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You know perfectly well how to do it.你完全清楚怎麽去做。
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Their relationship is well and truly over.他們的關系徹底結束了。
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a ◊ To live well is to live in the comfortable and enjoyable way of people who have a lot of money, possessions, etc.過富足生活;過得好
b ◊ To marry well is to marry someone who has high social status, wealth, etc.嫁(或娶)得好;婚姻令人滿意
as well
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as well (as) : in addition to someone or something else也;又;還 -
You bought a new car? I bought one as well. [=also, too]你買了輛新車嗎?我也買了一輛。
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He is loyal, and brave as well. = He is brave as well as loyal. [=he is brave and also loyal]他既勇敢又忠誠。
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The coach, as well as the team, is ready.教練和球隊都已就位。
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She is good at softball as well as basketball.她擅長壘球,籃球打得也很好。
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used in phrases like might as well and may as well to say that something should be done or accepted because it cannot be avoided or because there is no good reason not to do it應該;最好 -
You might as well tell them the truth.你應該告訴他們實情。
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We may as well begin now.我們最好現在就開始。
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They're not going to change their decision, so you might (just) as well get used to it.他們不會改變決定的,所以你最好還是服從吧。
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(informal) “Should we start now?” “Might as well.”“我們現在開始嗎?”“最好開始吧。”
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used to say that something else could have been done with the same result還是…的好;倒不如 2 well /ˈwɛl/ adjective
better; best
better; best
Learner's definition of WELL
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: in good health : healthy健康的;身體好的 -
The children are well again.孩子們又恢複了健康。
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He is not well. = He is not a well man.他身體不好。
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I don't feel very well.我覺得不大舒服。
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You don't look so well.你氣色不好。
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I hope you get well soon.我希望你早日康複。
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not used before a noun : in a good or satisfactory state良好;令人滿意 -
I hope all is well with you and your family.希望你和你的家人一切安好。
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We almost didn't make it here, but all's well that ends well. [=we can forget about how unpleasant or difficult it was because everything ended in a good way]我們差點就失敗了,不過結果好一切就都好。
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I should have left/let well (enough) alone [=I should not have tried to make the situation better], but instead I tried to help and only made things worse.我不去管它就好了,我盡力幫忙卻把事情弄得更糟了。
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not used before a noun,
formal : wise, sensible, or reasonable明智;理智;合理
alive and well
— see alive
all very well
or all well and good
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used to say that something may seem proper, good, or reasonable by itself but that there are other things that also have to be considered好倒是好(不過…);很好(但是…) -
It's all very well your telling me to take it easy, but I have a deadline to meet!你讓我不要急,話是不錯,但我得趕上截止日期!
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They say we have to improve our schools. That's all very well, but the question is, how can we find the money to do it?他們說我們必須改善辦學條件。說得倒是很好,但問題是我們上哪兒弄錢來改善啊?
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It is all well and good that you have been enjoying yourself, but you have to start saving your money.你一直盡情享受,這固然很好,但你也得開始存錢了。
3 well /ˈwɛl/ interjection
3 well
/ˈwɛl/
interjection
Learner's definition of WELL
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used to show that you are unsure about something you are saying唔,嗯,哦(表示對要說的話不確定) -
They are, well, not quite what you'd expect.他們,嗯,不完全是你期望的那樣。
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“How old is he?” “Well, let me see now…”“他多大?”“唔,讓我想想…”
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“Can you explain how it works?” “Well, I can try.”“你能解釋它是如何運作的嗎?”“哦,我來試試。”
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Well, I suppose I could help you just this once.噢,我想我只能幫你這一次。
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used to show that you accept something even though you are not happy about it嗯,好吧(表示不高興地接受某事物) -
“I'm sorry about the mix-up.” “Well, that's OK. These things happen.”“很抱歉,弄亂了。”“好啦,沒關系。這種事常有的。”
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Oh, very well. I suppose we can finish this discussion tomorrow.哦,好吧。我想我們明天可以結束這場討論。
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“We're busy this week.” “Oh, well, maybe we can get together next week.”“我們這周很忙。”“哦,那好吧,也許我們下周可以聚一聚。”
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used when you are trying to persuade someone or to make someone feel less upset, worried, etc.好啦,哎呀(用於勸說或讓人不要生氣、焦慮等) -
Well, maybe it won't be that bad.哎呀,也許沒那麽糟呢。
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Well, you should at least consider their offer before you reject it.哎,你拒絕之前至少應該考慮一下他們的條件。
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used when you are saying in a mild way that you disapprove of or disagree with something那麽,嗳,哎(溫和地表示不贊成、不同意) -
Well, what if you're wrong?那麽,要是你錯了呢?
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Well, I still think my way is better.哎,我仍然認爲我的方法更好。
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used to show that you are waiting for someone to say or do something怎麽樣呢,哎(表示等待回答或行動) -
Well, what have you decided?哎,你怎麽決定的?
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Well, don't just stand there—give me a hand!哎,别光站在那兒——給我搭把手!
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used to say that something has ended or to make a final statement about something好,好啦(用於結束活動或對話) -
Well, we'd better get going.好啦,我們最好開始吧。
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Well, that's all of it.好啦,就是那樣了。
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Well, thanks for everything.好啦,謝謝你做的一切。
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Well then, it's all set. There's nothing more to do.好啦,都準備好了。不用再幹什麽了。
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used to begin a story or explanation or to continue one that was interrupted這個,嗯(用於開始新話題或繼續原來的話題) -
Well, what happened was this. I fell asleep.唔,事情是這樣的。我睡着了。
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Well, as I was saying, I had never been there before.這個,我剛才說了,我以前從沒去過那兒。
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You know Tom, don't you? Well, I ran into him yesterday.你認識湯姆,對吧?是這樣的,我昨天遇見他了。
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“He speaks excellent Spanish.” “Well, after all, he did study in Spain for a couple of years.”“他西班牙語說得好極了。”“嗯,他畢竟在西班牙學習了幾年。”
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used to express happiness or relief好啊,啊(表喜悅、鬆一口氣等) -
“We're getting married.” “Well, that's great news! Congratulations!”“我們要結婚了。”“啊,真是好消息!恭喜!”
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“The doctor says it's nothing serious.” “Well, thank goodness!”“醫生說不嚴重。”“啊,謝天謝地!”
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used to express surprise or annoyance啊,哎呀,哼(表驚訝或惱怒) -
Well, well, what do we have here?哼,看看我們這兒有什麽?
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Well, hello! I wasn't expecting you so soon.啊,你好!沒想到你這麽快就到了。
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Well, if it isn't my old friend Tom!哎呀,這不是我的老朋友湯姆嗎!
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Is that so? Well, I never would have guessed.是這樣啊?哎,我永遠也想不到。
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Well! It's about time you showed up!哼!你該出現了!
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used when you want to correct a previous statement嗯,哦(用於更正之前的叙述) 4 well /ˈwɛl/ noun
plural wells
plural wells
Learner's definition of WELL
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5 well /ˈwɛl/ verb
wells; welled; welling
wells; welled; welling
Learner's definition of WELL
[no object] of a liquid
: to rise to a surface and flow out湧出;流出;溢出 —
usually + up —
often used figuratively常用作比喻