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单词 well-meaning
释义
well-meaning
also well meaning
adjective
If you say that a person or their actions are well-meaning, you mean that they intend to be helpful or kind but they are unsuccessful or cause problems.
He is a well-meaning but ineffectual leader.
Even well-meaning attempts at conservation can bring problems.
Collocations:
however well-meaning
No amount of carrot or stick from parents, however well-meaning, will stop them making their own mistakes or creating their own triumphs.
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However well-meaning the carers are, they may not be able to offer care in the way that feels completely right.
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These zoos are prisons, however well-meaning some of the jailers.
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These are not simple relationships, however well-meaning.
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However well-meaning, he did not show single-minded loyalty to the company, nor did he have regard to the interests of the creditors.
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Translations:
Chinese: 善意的 但却常事与愿违
Japanese: 善意の
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