good
柯林斯词典
- DESCRIBING QUALITY, EXPRESSING APPROVAL
1. ADJ Good means pleasant or enjoyable. 令人愉快的
We had a really good time together. 我们一起度过了非常愉快的时光。
I know they would have a better life here. 我知道他们在这儿会过上更好的生活。
2. ADJ Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. 质量高的; 水准高的
Exercise is just as important to health as good food. 锻炼和好的饮食对身体健康一样重要。
His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education. 他的父母想让雷蒙德尽可能得到最好的教育。
3. ADJ If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. 擅长的
He was very good at his work. 他十分擅长他的工作。
I'm not very good at singing. 我不很擅长唱歌。
4. ADJ If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success. 很可能带来好结果的
On balance, biotechnology should be good news for developing countries. 总的来说,生物技术对发展中国家来说应该是好消息。
I think the response was good. 我认为这样的反应很有利。
5. ADJ A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one. 合理的; 有效的
They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service. 他们认为让一些违法者为社区服务是个合理的意见。
There is good reason to doubt this. 有正当理由怀疑这件事。
6. ADJ If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right. 令人向往的; 可接受的; 对的
I think it's good that some people are going. 我认为有些人要走是件好事。
7. N-UNCOUNT If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard. 令人不满意[with brd-neg]
If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures. 如果天气不好,我就不拍照。
8. ADJ A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one. 准确的
We have a fairly good idea of what's going on. 我们对正在发生的事情有相当准确的了解。
This is a much better indication of what a school is really like. 这更准确地体现了学校究竟该是什么样子。
9. ADJ If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give. (买卖) 合算的
Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations. 这样的房产是否买得值要视具体情况而定。
10. ADJ Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with. 愉快的
People were in a pretty good mood. 那时人们心情很好。
He exudes natural charm and good humour. 他表现出一种与生俱来的魅力和幽默感。
11. ADJ If people are good friends, they get along well together and are very close. 亲密的[ADJ n]
She and Gavin are good friends. 她和加文是好朋友。
12. ADJ You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something. 十足的['a' ADJ n] [强调]
We waited a good fifteen minutes. 我们足足等了15分钟。
13. CONVENTION You say "Good" or "Very good" to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement with something that has been said or done, especially when you are in a position of authority. 很好 (用于表示高兴、满意、同意)
"Are you all right?"—"I'm fine."—"Good. So am I."
“你还好吗?”—“我很好。”—“那就好。我也很好。”
Oh good, Tom's just come in. 嗯好,汤姆正好进来了。
14. PHRASE If you say it's a good thing that something is the case, you mean that it is fortunate. 庆幸的是
It's a good thing you aren't married. 幸好你没有结婚。
15. PHRASE If you say that something or someone is as good as new, you mean that they are in a very good condition or state, especially after they have been damaged or ill. 完好如新
I only use that on special occasions, so it's as good as new. 我只在特殊场合用,所以它完好如新。
16. PHRASE You use good old before the name of a person, place, or thing when you are referring to them in an affectionate way. 我亲爱的 (用以称呼某人、某地或某事物)[情感]
Good old Harry. Reliable to the end. 我亲爱的哈里,一直那么可靠。
18. in good faith→see faith
19. so far so good→see far
20. the good old days→see old
21. in good shape→see shape
22. to stand someone in good stead→see stead
23. in good time→see time
24. too good to be true→see true
PHRASE
1. ADJ If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them. 有益的[v-link ADJ 'for' n]
Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion. 雨水曾一度被认为对肤色有益。
2. N-SING If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them. 利益[with poss]
The president urged him to resign for the good of the country. 总统敦促他为了国家利益辞职。
Victims want to see justice done not just for themselves, but for the greater good of society. 受害者们希望看到正义得到伸张,这不仅是为了他们自己, 也是为了社会更大的利益。
3. N-UNCOUNT If you say that doing something is no good or does not do any good, you mean that doing it is not of any use or will not bring any success. 没用处
It's no good worrying about it now. 现在担心已没什么用处。
We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good. 我们给他们水喝并让他们保持温暖,但都不管用。
4. PHRASE If you say that something will do someone good, you mean that it will benefit them or improve them. 对某人有益
The outing will do me good. 这次旅行将对我有益。
It's probably done you good to get away for a few hours. 离开了几小时也许已使你受益。
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1. N-UNCOUNT Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs. 善
Good and evil may co-exist within one family. 善与恶可能共存于同一个家庭。
2. ADJ Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. 有道德的
The president is a good man. 总统是个品德高尚的人。
3. ADJ Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way. (尤指小孩) 听话的
The children were very good. 孩子们很听话。
I'm going to be a good boy now. 我现在要做一个听话的男孩。
4. ADJ Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful. 好心的
You are good to me. 你对我很好。
Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately. 她的好意几乎立即被拒绝。
6. good as gold→see gold
ADJ
1. PHRASE As good as can be used to mean "almost." 差不多
His career is as good as over. 他的事业差不多要完了。
2. PHRASE If something changes or disappears for good, it never changes back or comes back as it was before. 永久地
Some of the nation's manufacturing jobs may be gone for good. 该国制造产业中有些职业也许会永远消失。
3. PHRASE If someone makes good a threat or promise or makes good on it, they do what they have threatened or promised to do. 履行 (诺言、威胁等)[美国英语]
He was confident the allies would make good on their pledges. 他有信心盟国将履行他们的誓言。
4. →see also goods
5. good gracious→see gracious
6. good grief→see grief
7. good heavens→see heaven
8. good lord→see lord
返回 good
good /ɡʊd/ (better,best)
BENEFICIAL
good /ɡʊd/ (better,best)
MORALLY RIGHT
good /ɡʊd/ (better,best)
OTHER USES
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剑桥词典
- You'll like Rosie - she's good company .
- Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep .
- The empty roads make this area good cycling country .
- The good thing about the bike is that it dismantles if you want to put it in the back of the car .
- I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave .
- Her work is sometimes good, but the problem is she's not consistent .
- We need someone who can write good copy for our publicity department .
- With a good telescope , you can see craters on the moon .
- It's important for children to get a good education .
- The design is so good it's sure to set the pattern for many others .
- A good teacher has an easy authority over a class .
- The design certainly looks good on paper .
- A good architect takes into account the building's surroundings .
- Do you know a good recipe for wholemeal bread ?
- Painting steel is a good way to rustproof it.
- I think she takes advantage of his good nature .
- It was very good of you to come round at such short notice .
- My main aim in life is to be a good husband and father .
- Be a good boy and eat up your vegetables .
- She's a good warm-hearted woman.
- You should be setting a good example to your younger brother .
- He was a good, honest man.
- She came from a good family .
- The preacher believed that he was spreading the good word.
- The vicar often quoted from the Good Book.
- Cheers! Your good health .
- Fresh fruit is very good for you.
- This shampoo is very good for your hair .
- Staring at the computer screen is not good for your eyes .
- What's good for a sore throat ?
- I'll just have to take you home if you can't be good, children .
- Settle down now, that's a good dog .
- You've been such a good girl this morning - I'm very proud of you.
- You are Year 5 now - surely you can be good for just a few minutes while your teacher is called away!
- He was always a good child and never any trouble .
good adjective (PLEASANT/SATISFACTORY)
very satisfactory , enjoyable , pleasant , or interesting令人满意的;令人愉快的;合意的;有趣的
a good book 一本好书
Did you have a good time at the party ? 你在聚会上玩得开心吗?
The weather has been really good for the time of year . 就这个季节而言,这段时间的天气真是难得的好。
I've just had some very good news . 我刚得知一些特别令人开心的消息。
It's so good to see you after all this time ! 分开这么长时间,见到你真是高兴!
used in greetings
(用于打招呼)好
good morning /afternoon /evening 早上/下午/晚上好
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good adjective (HEALTHY)
healthy or well健康的
I didn't go into work because I wasn't feeling too good. 我今天没有去上班,因为感觉不太舒服。
"How's your mother ?" "She's good, thanks ."
I'm good informal
used as a general reply when someone greets you
(用作别人向你问候时的回答语)我很好
"How are you doing?" "I'm good, thanks ."
good adjective (HIGH QUALITY)
of a high quality or level好的;出色的;优质的
She speaks very good French . 她法语说得很好。
I've heard it's a very good school . 我听说这是所很好的学校。
The apple pie was as good as the one my grandmother used to make. 这苹果馅饼就像我奶奶以前做的一样好吃。
This restaurant has a good reputation . 这家饭店声誉良好。
used to express praise
(表示赞赏)好的,值得称赞的
Good man! Splendid catch . 高手!球接得太绝了。
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good adjective (SUCCESSFUL)
successful , or able to do something well成功的;能干的;精通的;擅长的
Kate's a good cook . 凯特厨艺很好。
She's very good at geography . 她地理学得很好。
They have a good relationship . 他们关系很好。
She's very good with children . 她很会照看孩子。
be no good (also be not any/much good)
to be of low quality or not useful
劣质的;无用的
Shoes are no good if they let in water . 鞋子如果透水的话就太差了。
Food aid isn't much good until the fighting stops . 在战斗停止之前,食物援助是没有太大用处的。
get off to a good start
to begin an activity successfully
有好的开端;开门红;顺利开始
I didn't get off to a very good start this morning - I'd been at work five minutes and my computer stopped working ! 我今天上午刚一开始工作就不顺——才做了5分钟,电脑就死机了!
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good adjective (KIND)
kind or helpful好心的,心地善良的;乐于助人的
a good friend 一个好朋友
It's good of you to offer to help . 你主动提供帮助真是太好了。
He's very good to his mother . 他对他妈妈很孝顺体贴。
be so good as to formal (also be good enough to)
used to make a polite request
请(做…)
Be so good as to close the door when you leave . 你离开时请把门关上。
do (sb) a good turn old-fashioned
to do something kind that helps someone else
做(对某人)有利的事情
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good adjective (MORALLY RIGHT)
morally right or based on religious principles高尚的;虔诚的;好心的;助人为乐的
She led a good life . 她一生虔诚向善。
Try to set a good example to the children . 要努力给孩子们做个好榜样。
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good adjective (POSITIVE)
having a positive or useful effect , especially on the health(尤指在健康方面)有益的,有好处的,有用的
Make sure you eat plenty of good fresh food . 一定要吃大量有益健康的新鲜食物。
Too much sugar in your diet isn't good for you. 饮食中含糖量过高对你的身体没有好处。
It's good for old people to stay active if they can. 尽量保持身心活跃对老年人是有益的。
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good adjective (BEHAVIOUR)
A good child or animal behaves well.(儿童)乖的,守规矩的,不调皮的;(动物)温顺的
If you're a good boy at the doctor's, I'll take you swimming afterwards . 看医生的时候你要是听话,看完病我就带你去游泳。
able to be trusted
可信赖的;有信誉的;有信用的
Her credit is good (= she can be trusted to pay her debts ). 她信誉很好。
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good adjective (SUITABLE)
suitable , convenient , or satisfactory合适的;方便的;令人满意的
When would be a good time to phone ? 什么时间打电话合适呢?
good adjective (LARGE)
[ 只用在名词前面的形容词 ]used to emphasize the large number , amount , or level of something
相当大的;相当多的;相当可观的
We've walked a good distance today. 今天我们走了好长一段路。
There was a good-sized crowd at the airport waiting for the plane to land . 机场里有很多人在等候飞机降落。
Not all of his movies have been successful - there were a good few (= several) failures in the early years . 他拍的电影并非都是成功的——刚入道时他经历了好多次失败。
You'll need a good length of rope to secure this properly . 你需要很长一段绳子来绑结实。
You have a good cry and you'll feel better after. 痛痛快快哭一场吧,哭过之后感觉就会好很多。
There's a good chance the operation will be successful . 手术成功的可能性很大。
也见 good money
a good deal of
much
大量;许多
The new law met with a good deal of opposition at the local level . 新法律在地方上遭到强烈反对。
a good ... C2 (also a good ...'s)
more than
多于,超过
It's a good half hour's walk to the station from here. 从这儿步行到车站足需半个多小时。
The police said a good 20 kilos of explosive were found during the raid . 警察说在突击搜查行动中发现了20多公斤的炸药。
Driving through the deserted town we saw a good many (= a lot of) burned-out houses . 从被遗弃的城镇中开车驶过时,我们看到很多烧毁的房屋。
good adjective (SATISFACTION)
said when you are satisfied or pleased about something, or to show agreement with a decision(表示同意或满意)好
Oh good, he's arrived at last. 好,他总算来了。
Good, I'll tell her it's all arranged , then. 好,那我就跟她说,一切已安排妥当。
I'm good
used to tell someone that you have everything that you need
(用来告诉别人你需要的东西都齐了)都有了,不必了
"More coffee ?" "No, I'm good, thanks ."
习语
be a goodall in good time
as good as
be (as) good as gold
be (as) good as new
be as good as your word
be good for sth
be good to go
be good, and if you can't be good, be careful
for good measure
更多习语
good and ...
good and proper
good for you!
good heavens/grief/gracious!
the good old days
good show
have a good innings
in good faith
in good time
make good
make good on sth
make good time 返回 good