better /ˈbɛtɚ/ ; best /ˈbɛst/ better /ˈbɛtɚ/ ; best /ˈbɛst/ Learner's definition of GOOD
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a : of high quality好的;优良的 -
The food was good. = It was good food.这食物不错。
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You'll need better tools for this job.要做这个工作,你需要好点的工具。
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The car is in good condition/shape.这辆轿车车况良好。
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There are some good restaurants in this neighborhood.这附近有几家好餐馆。
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That was a good game. [=the game was exciting, people played well, etc.]那是场精彩的比赛。
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I'm afraid your work is just not good enough.恐怕你的工作做得还不够好。
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Keep up the good work.干得好,继续保持。
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“Would you hire her again?” “Yes, I would. She does good work.”“你会再雇用她吗?”“会的,她干得不错。”
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His most recent movie is no good. [=it is boring, poorly made, etc.]他最近的那部电影乏善可陈。
b : of somewhat high but not excellent quality良好 2
: correct or proper正确的;适当的 3
a : pleasant, pleasing, or enjoyable令人愉快的;令人高兴的 -
Did you have a good time at the party?你在聚会上玩得尽兴吗?
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We're expecting good weather for the weekend.我们期待周末有个好天气。
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The soup tastes/smells good.这汤尝起来/闻起来不错。
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food that is good to eat好吃的食物
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It feels good to sit down after so much walking.走了这么多路后,坐下来感觉真舒服。
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It's a good feeling to know that we were able to help.得知我们能帮上忙,真是高兴。
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good [=happy] memories美好的回忆
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I want to make a good [=favorable] impression on my future in-laws.我想给未来的公婆/岳父母留下个好印象。
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his rugged good looks [=attractive appearance]他那粗犷而英俊的容貌
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You look good in that dress. = That dress looks good on you.你穿那条连衣裙好看。
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You don't look so good. [=you look like you feel sick] Do you feel okay?你看起来不太舒服。你还好吗?
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Have a good day! = (US, informal) Have a good one! [=I hope you have an enjoyable day]祝你拥有愉快的一天!
— see also good life, good-looking b : not having, marked by, or relating to problems, troubles, etc.顺利的;安好的 -
good and bad news好消息和坏消息
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They've been together in good times and bad.无论顺境还是逆境,他们总是在一起。
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I had a good feeling about the meeting.我对这次会见感觉不错。
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Things are looking pretty good for the company right now.现在公司形势看起来相当好。
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a good omen好兆头
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I had the good luck/fortune to meet her when I was in New York.在纽约的时候,我有幸见过她。
— see also good luck at 1luck c : adequate or suitable适当的;合适的 -
It's a good day for a sail.今天适合出海航行。
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We need to have a meeting. Is tomorrow good [=convenient] for you?我们要开个会。你明天有时间吗?
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He's a good person to contact if you're ever in trouble.你一旦有困难,他是你求助的不二人选。
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I need tires that are good (for driving) in snow.我需要适于在雪地行驶的轮胎。
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These tires aren't any good. = These tires are no good.这些轮胎不适用。
d : sensible or reasonable明智的;合理的 -
She has a very good reason for being angry.她生气是有充分理由的。
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He showed good judgment in buying a small car.他在买小型轿车时表现出了良好的判断力。
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She gave us some good advice.她给了我们一些合理的建议。
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That's a very good question/point.那是个很好的问题/观点。
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She had the good sense to ask for help. [=she showed that she is able to think in a reasonable way by asking for help]她明智地向别人求助。
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It's a good idea to arrive early.提前到达是个好主意。
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“We'd better arrive early.” “Good idea/thinking.”“我们最好提前到达。”“好主意。”
e : producing or likely to produce a pleasant or favorable result有益的 -
a good deal/plan赚钱的买卖;好的计划
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a good risk/investment值得的冒险/投资
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a lot of good marketing ideas许多好的营销思路
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It's a good time to be investing in the stock market.这是投资股市的有利时机。
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Please accept our best wishes for your success.请接受我们对你的成功最良好的祝愿。
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“The plane arrived on time.” “That's good.”“飞机准点到达。”“太好了。”
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Nothing good came of our efforts.我们的努力毫无结果。
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It's a good thing (that) you answered so quickly. = It was good that you answered so quickly.你快速做出回答是件好事。
f : having a desired quality令人满意的 -
We paid a good price [=a low price] for the tickets.我们的票买得划算。
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The painting should fetch/bring a good price [=a high price] when it's sold.这幅画出售时,应该能卖个好价钱。
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Did you get good [=high] grades in school?你上学期间成绩好吗?
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We found a good parking space near the restaurant.我们在饭店附近找到一个不错的停车位。
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She has good taste in clothes. [=she likes clothes that are fashionable, of high quality, etc.]她的穿着很有品位。
g : expressing approval or praise表示赞赏的 h —
used in speech as a response(用于表示回应)好的 -
“I'm ready to go when you are.” “Good. Let's get going.”“你准备好了,我就可以出发了。”“那好,我们出发吧。”
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“I passed the exam!” “(Very) Good!”“我考试通过了。”“真棒!”
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“I passed the exam!” “Good for you!” = (chiefly Australia) “Good on you!” [=well done]“我考试通过了。”“你真行!”
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a : not marked or affected by injury or disease : healthy健康的;健全的 -
I went home early because I wasn't feeling too/very good. [=I wasn't feeling well; I was feeling sick]我提前回家了,因为我感觉不太舒服。
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Her health is pretty good. = She's in pretty good health.她身体相当健康。
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The patient was reported to be in good condition following surgery.报告显示,病人术后身体状况良好。
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His hearing is still good but his eyesight is pretty poor/bad.他听力仍然很好,但视力相当差。
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my good arm/leg [=the arm/leg that is not injured or weak]我健全的手臂/腿
b : not causing harm or trouble : causing something desired有好处的;优良的 -
a good [=healthy, healthful] diet健康饮食
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good nutrition良好的营养
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You've been a good influence on the kids.你是孩子们的好榜样。
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good habits好习惯
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good cholesterol [=a type of cholesterol that helps prevent a disease that stops your blood from flowing easily]有益胆固醇
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often + for -
Regular exercise is good for you. [=regular exercise makes you healthier]经常锻炼对你有好处。
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Hot soup is good for a cold. [=hot soup makes you feel better when you have a cold]热汤对治疗感冒有好处。
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Being with friends is especially good for him right now.现在,和朋友们在一起对他尤其有好处。
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a : not morally bad or wrong : morally proper or correct好心的;善良的;正直的 -
a good person好人
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good conduct/behavior优良的品行
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a woman/man of good character品格优良的女人/男人
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Like most people, she has a good side and a bad side.和大多数人一样,她有好的一面也有差的一面。
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My intentions were good.我本意是好的。
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You did a good thing/deed when you helped that stranger.你帮助了那个陌生人,就是做了件好事。
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He lived a good life.他一生为人善良。
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It's hard to tell the good guys [=morally correct people/characters] from the bad guys in this movie.在这部电影里很难区分出好人和坏人。
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She is admired for her many good works. [=for the many things she does to help poor people, sick people, etc.]她因诸多善行倍受赞赏。
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You should stay away from that guy. He's no good. [=he's a bad person]你应该远离那个家伙,他不是个好东西。
— see also good life b : kind or helpful和蔼的;乐于助人的 —
sometimes used to formally make a request有时用于正式地提出请求 c : behaving properly : not causing trouble规矩的;乖的 6
a : having or showing talent or skill : doing or able to do something well有能力的;有本事的;熟练的 -
She's a very good golfer.她是名高尔夫球好手。
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a good musician/doctor/cook出色的音乐家/医生/厨师
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He was really good in his last movie. [=he acted very well]他在他最新参演的那部电影中演得非常好。
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I don't know if I'm good enough to make the team.我不知道我是否有资格参加这个队。
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I have a good memory. [=I am good at remembering things]我的记性好。
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a good sense of direction [=an ability to find your way easily in a new place]良好的方向感
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an agent with a good eye for new talent [=an agent who is good at finding talented people who are not yet known or famous]精于发掘人才的经纪人
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It's a great school where you know your kids are in good hands. [=with people who are able to teach and take care of them well]这是所极好的学校,你知道,你的孩子们在这里得到很好的教育和关爱。
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I'm confident the café will be in good hands with you in charge.我确信这个咖啡馆由你经营肯定会红火。
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often + at —
sometimes used in a joking way有时用作戏谑之意 — see also no good, not any good at 2good b : able to use something or to deal with something or someone well应对自如的—
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He's very good with his hands. [=he can easily make/do things with his hands]他的手很巧。
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She's good with children. [=she manages and interacts with children well; children like her and behave well when they are with her]她很会带孩子。
c : having a tendency to do something有…意向的—
+ about 7
a : happy or pleased开心的;高兴的 -
I feel good about what happened. [=I'm pleased by what happened]我对所发生的事感到开心。
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She felt good that she had remembered his birthday. = She felt good about remembering his birthday.她很开心自己还记得他的生日。
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Helping other people makes me feel good.帮助别人让我感到快乐。
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She didn't feel good about having to fire her secretary.她不得不开除自己的秘书,这让她感到不悦。
b : cheerful or calm快乐的;平和的 -
She's in a good mood. [=a happy mood]她心情好。
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He has a good temper. [=he is good-tempered; he doesn't become angry easily]他脾气好。
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Everyone was in good spirits.每个人都精神抖擞。
8 not used before a noun
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used to say how long something will continue or be valid在…时间内有效 -
This offer is good only until the end of the month.本报盘月底前有效。
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This offer is good for the remainder of the month.本报盘在本月内有效。
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Our old car should be good for a few more years. [=it should last a few more years; it should continue to operate for a few more years]我们的旧车应该还能开几年。
b : still suitable to eat or drink : not spoiled未变质 9
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used in phrases like good heavens and good God to express surprise or anger or to make a statement or question more forceful用于good heavens、good God等短语,表示惊讶、生气或者加强语气 -
Good heavens! You startled me!天哪!你吓着我了!
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“Do you agree with him?” “Good God, no!”“你同意他的意见吗?”“决不同意!”
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(somewhat old-fashioned) Good gracious, I completely forgot!老天爷,我忘得一干二净!
— see also good grief at grief 10
: causing laughter : funny好笑的;有趣的 -
I heard a good joke the other day.几天前我听到个有趣的笑话。
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“He says he's never met her.” “That's a good one. [=that's amusing because it isn't true] I saw them together last week.”“他说他从没见过她。”“真可笑,我上周还看见他们在一起呢。”
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She's always good for a laugh. [=she is always funny]她是个有趣的人。
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a : large in size, amount, or quantity巨大的;大量的 -
The store has a good selection of products.这家商店有许多精选商品。
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She won the election by a good [=considerable] margin.她以绝对优势赢得了选举。
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He makes good money as a lawyer. = He makes a good living as a lawyer. [=he earns a lot of money]他当律师赚很多钱。
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They couldn't have succeeded without a good deal of luck. [=a lot of luck]要不是因为运气特好,他们不可能成功。
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Things could be a good deal worse. [=things could be much worse]形势可能会糟糕得多。
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Tourists have been coming to the area in good numbers. [=many tourists have been coming to the area]大量游客涌入这一地区。
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an actress who has appeared in a good number of films [=in many films]出演过多部电影的女演员
b : not less or fewer than a particular amount : at least至少;不少于—
used in the phrase a good用于短语a good -
He weighs a good 200 pounds.他体重至少200磅。
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We waited a good hour. [=we waited at least an hour]我们等了至少一个小时。
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There are a good 80 people here.这儿至少有80人。
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always used before a noun : forceful or thorough用力的;彻底的 -
If you give the machine a good kick, it might start working again.如果你用力踹一下这机器,它有可能再次启动。
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Give the bottle a good shake before you open it.在打开瓶子之前,用力摇一下。
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Take a good look at this.好好看看这个。
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You just need (to get) a good night's sleep.你只是需要晚上睡个好觉。
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We were scared when it happened, but we had a good laugh about it later.事情发生时我们都吓坏了,但过后我们都对此大笑不已。
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: having a high social position or status上流社会的;社会地位高的 -
He comes from a good family.他出身于名门望族。
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She thinks her son is too good for me.她认为她儿子是名门之后,我配不上他。
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It's a good neighborhood.这是上流社会住宅区。
14 always used before a noun
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used to describe people who know each other well and care about each other very much亲密的 b : showing true and constant support for someone拥护的 c : belonging to and having loyalty to a group or organization虔诚的;忠心的 -
a good party member忠诚的党员
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a good Catholic虔诚的天主教徒
15 not used before a noun sports
a of a serve or shot : landing in the proper area of the court in tennis and similar games(网球等发球或击球)有效 b of a shot or kick : successfully done(踢、射、投)命中 -
(basketball) The first foul shot was good, but he missed the second one.他第一个罚球命中,但第二个没投中。
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(American football) The field goal was good.这一任意球命中。
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(American football) The field goal was no good. [=the field goal was missed]这一任意球未命中。
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not used before a noun,
informal : not wanting or needing anything more够了;到此为止了 -
“Would you like more coffee?” “No, thanks. I'm good.”“您要加点咖啡吗?”“不,谢谢。我够了。”
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“Here's the money I owed you. So we're good now, right?” “Yeah, we're good.” [=we have settled our business; there is no longer any problem between us]“这是我欠你的钱。现在我们两清了,对吧?”“对,我们两清了。”
all in good time
— see 1time
all well and good
— see 2well
(as) good as gold
— see 1gold
as good as it gets
informal 1
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used to say that nothing better is possible or available没有更好的了 2
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used to say that something is very good and cannot be improved再好不过了
as good as new
— see 1new
fight the good fight
— see 1fight
give as good as you get
— see 1give good and
chiefly US, informal /ˌgʊdn̩/ 1
: very -
I hit him good and hard.我狠狠地打了他。
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He was good and angry.他非常生气。
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I like my coffee good and hot.我喜欢喝滚烫的咖啡。
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: completely or entirely完全地
good for
somewhat informal
: able to provide or produce (something)能提供…的;能生产…的 — see also 1good 4b, 8a (above)
good for it
informal
: able to pay back a loan有偿还能力的
good old
informal
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used before a noun to describe a familiar person or thing with affection or approval(用于名词前,表示对熟悉的人或东西的喜爱或赞赏)好样的 -
Good old John: you can always count on him to help.老好人约翰:你永远都可以期望他帮你。
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I don't need fancy shoes. I prefer good old sneakers.我不需要花哨的鞋子。我更喜欢穿我舒适的旧运动鞋。
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They were talking about the good old days. [=happy times in the past]他们在谈论过去的美好时光。
— see also good old boy
good to go
US, informal
: ready to leave or to start doing something准备好了
have it good
: to be in a favorable position or situation处于舒适的环境;养尊处优
have the good grace
— see 1grace
if you know what's good for you
: if you want to avoid trouble, problems, etc.如果想避免麻烦
make good
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: to become successful成功 ◊ If you make good your escape, you escape successfully.成功逃脱
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: to do something that you have promised or threatened to do履行(诺言)等;使(威胁)付诸行动 —
usually + on in U.S. English 3
a : to pay for (something)赔偿—
usually + on b chiefly British : to repair (something)修理
so far, so good
— see 1far
too good to be true
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used to say that something cannot be as good as it seems to be好得令人难以置信;哪有这么好的事 -
The price of the car is too good to be true. There must be something wrong with it.这辆轿车的价格低得令人难以置信,里面一定有什么问题。
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If it looks/seems too good to be true, it probably is. [=there is probably some cost or bad part you do not know about]如果看起来好得令人难以置信,那就很可能有猫腻。
very good
formal
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used as a response to say you will do something that you have been told or asked to do(用于回答)好的
what's good for the goose is good for the gander
— see 1goose
with (a) good grace
— see 1grace 2 good /ˈgʊd/ noun
plural goods
plural goods
Learner's definition of GOOD
1
a [noncount] : morally good forces or influences善;优点 -
the battle of good versus evil善恶之争
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Teachers can be a strong force for good.教师使人从善的巨大力量。
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the difference between good and bad好与坏的区别
b [count] : something that is right or good对的事情;好的事情 2 the good
a [singular] : the pleasant things that happen to people好事 b [singular] : things that are morally proper or correct美德;正义 c [plural] : morally good people好人;有道德的人 3
[noncount] : the part of someone that is kind, honest, generous, helpful, etc.(某人)好的一面 -
They cherished the good [=goodness] in him, overlooking the bad.他们珍视他人性中美好的一面,忽略邪恶的一面。
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She believes there is some good in everyone.她相信每个人都有好的一面。
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a : something that helps someone or something to be better, stronger, etc.有益的事;有利的事 -
She did it for the good of the community. [=to help the community]她做这件事是为了社区的利益。
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citizens working together for the common/public good [=to help or benefit everyone]齐心协力为公益工作的市民
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I know you don't want to do this, but it's for your own good. [=it will make you stronger, better, etc.]我知道你不想做这事,但这是为了你好。
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They talk too much for their own good. [=they hurt themselves by talking too much]他们说得太多了反而对自己不利。
b : a useful or favorable result好结果 — see also no good (below) 5 goods [plural]
a : products that are made or grown in order to be sold : things for sale商品;货物 -
The store sells a variety of goods.这家商店出售琳琅满目的商品。
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baked/canned goods烘焙/罐装食品
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leather/paper goods皮革/纸制品
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perishable goods such as milk, eggs, and produce易腐商品,如牛奶、鸡蛋和农产品
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He's accused of selling stolen goods.他被指控出售赃物。
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goods and services商品和劳务
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a store that sells sporting goods [=products that are used for playing sports]体育用品商店
— see also damaged goods, dry goods, durable goods, white goods b : things that are owned by a person私人财物 c British : products carried by trains, trucks, etc. : freight(运载的)货物 —
used before another noun用于另一名词前 — see also goods train
be any good
: to be useful or helpful有用处;有好处
deliver the goods
informal or chiefly British come up with the goods
: to produce the desired or promised results : to do what is wanted or expected按约交货;履行诺言;不负所望
do good
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: to do kind or helpful things : to do things that help other people做好事;帮忙 — see also do-gooder 2
a : to be useful or helpful有用处;有帮助—
used with any, much, some, etc.与any、much、some等词连用 -
I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it didn't do any good. [=I was unable to convince him]我努力说服他改变主意,但是没有用。
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He's been exercising more and it seems to be doing some good.他最近加强了锻炼,这似乎正在起作用。
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You can try, but it probably won't do much good.你可以试试,但是很可能没什么用。
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It might do a little good.这可能有点用。
b : to be useful to or helpful for someone or something对…有用处;对…有好处 -
You should exercise more. It might do you (some) good.你应该多锻炼。这可能对你有(些)好处。
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Weeding regularly will do your garden good. [=will improve your garden]定期除草对你的花园有好处。
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The visit with her grandchildren did her a world/lot of good. = (Brit) The visit with her grandchildren did her a power of good. [=it was very good for her; it made her feel much better and happier]看望孙辈们让她感到非常高兴。
◊ If you do not think that something is helpful, useful, or worth doing, you can ask What good does it do?, What good is it?, What's the good of it?, etc.这有什么用?
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What good does it to do to bring an umbrella along [=why bring an umbrella along] if you are only going to leave it in the car?如果你只打算把伞放在车里,那你带伞有什么用?
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What good is a college education when you can't get a job after you graduate?如果毕业后找不到工作,那上大学有什么用?
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What's the good of working hard if your boss doesn't give you any credit for it?如果老板不予以肯定,努力工作有什么用?
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I could try talking to him, but what good would that do/be? He has already made up his mind.我可以设法和他谈谈,但那会有什么用呢?他已经拿定主意了。
for good
also for good and all
have/get the goods on
informal
◊ To have/get the goods on someone is to have/get evidence showing that someone has done something wrong.抓住某人罪证;掌握某人犯罪证据
in good with
US, informal
: in a favored position with (someone)与…关系好
it's an ill wind that blows no good
— see 1ill
no good
or not any good
: not effective or useful没有效果;毫无用处 -
I tried to convince him to change his mind, but it was no good, he wouldn't listen to me.我努力说服他改变主意,但是没用,他就是不听我的。
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It's no good [=no use] talking to him. = It isn't any good talking to him.和他谈没用。
— see also be any good (above)
not much good
: not very effective or useful没多大效果;没多大用处
to the good
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used to say that a particular result or effect is good or would be good有利 —
usually used after all通常用在all后 2
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used to indicate an amount of gain or profit净赚
up to no good
informal
: doing bad things or planning to do bad things做坏事;不怀好意 3 good /ˈgʊd/ adverb
Learner's definition of GOOD
informal
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chiefly US : 1well 1 -
Things have been going good lately.最近形势有所好转。
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The team is doing good this year.这个队今年表现不错。
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“How did you hit the ball today?” “Good.”“今天你球打得怎么样?”“挺好的。”
◊ The use of good to mean “well” is considered wrong by many people. It occurs mainly in very informal speech.很多人认为good作well是错误的。这主要用于很不正式的口语。
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chiefly US : completely and thoroughly彻底地;完全地 -
The other team whipped us good.另一个队彻底击败了我们。
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That was a funny joke you played on him. You really got him good. [=he was completely fooled by the joke]你跟他开的玩笑太有趣了。他被戏弄惨了。
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“They sure soaked you with that bucket of water.” “Yeah, they really got me good.” [=I got completely soaked with water]“他们肯定拿那一桶水把你浇了个遍。”“是啊,我全身都湿透了。”
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(Brit) Clean it up good and proper.把这儿彻底收拾干净。
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used for emphasis before words like long and many用于long、many等词前,表强调 -
I haven't seen her for a good long time. [=a very long time]我很久很久没见过她了。
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There were a good many people [=a lot of people] at the meeting.会场上人山人海。
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(chiefly Brit) Not all our students go on to university, but a good few [=quite a few] of them do.我们的学生并非全部都继续上大学的,但是上的人相当多。