| 释义 |
do well
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | do well - act in one's own or everybody's best interest; "You will do well to arrive on time tomorrow!"had bestact, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action); "think before you act"; "We must move quickly"; "The governor should act on the new energy bill"; "The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel" |
Translationsdo well
do well1. To find success financially and/or in one's career. I can see from the sports car she's driving that Mary is doing well these days.2. To benefit or fare better from, or be prudent or responsible by, doing some specific task or action. You would do well to show up to work on time tomorrow if you care to keep your job. You would do well to hire a lawyer now in case he decides to sue.See also: welldo well1. Prosper, thrive, succeed, as in He's done well in the market. [c. 1300] 2. do well to do something. Fare better or act prudently by doing something, as in She would do well to ask permission before she leaves. [Late 1400s] See also: welldo well
Related to do well: gloat, in favor of, Held Back, gave way, packing upSynonyms for do wellverb act in one's own or everybody's best interestSynonymsRelated Words |