单词 | good |
释义 | good —good /ɡʊd/ adjective (better, best) (BEHAVIOUR) A2 A good child or animal behaves well: » If you're a good boy at the doctor's, I'll take you swimming afterwards.Thesaurus+: ↑Behaving wellF0 able to be trusted: » Her credit is good (= she can be trusted to pay her debts).Thesaurus+: ↑Loyal, faithful and dependableWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: good• • • Extra Examples:» 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.adjective (better, best) (HEALTHY) A1 healthy or well: » I didn't go into work because I wasn't feeling too good.» "How's your mother?" "She's good, thanks."I'm goodF0 used as a general reply when someone greets you: » "How are you doing?" "I'm good, thanks."adjective (better, best) (HIGH QUALITY) A1 of a high quality or level: » She speaks very good French.» I've heard it's a very good school.» The apple pie was as good as the one my grandmother used to make.» This restaurant has a good reputation.Thesaurus+: ↑Good, better and best , ↑Informal words for good , ↑Quite good, or not very goodF0 used to express praise: » Good man! Splendid catch.Thesaurus+: ↑Praising and applauding , ↑Exaggerating and playing downWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: good• • • Extra Examples:» 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.adjective (better, best) (KIND) A1 kind or helpful: » a good friend» It's good of you to offer to help.» He's very good to his mother.Thesaurus+: ↑Kind and thoughtfulbe so good as to (ALSO be good enough to) formalF0 used to make a polite request: » Be so good as to close the door when you leave.Thesaurus+: ↑Polite expressionsdo (sb) a good turn OLD-FASHIONEDF0 to do something kind that helps someone else Thesaurus+: ↑Helping and co-operatingWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: good• • • Extra Examples:» 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.adjective (better, best) (LARGE) C1 [before noun] used to emphasize the large number, amount, or level of something: » We've walked a good distance today.» There was a good-sized crowd at the airport waiting for the plane to land.» Not all of his films have been successful - there were a good few (= several) failures in the early years.» Have a good think about it and let me know tomorrow.» You have a good cry and you'll feel better after.» There's a good chance the operation will be successful.→ SEE ALSO GOOD MONEY(Cf. ↑good money)Thesaurus+: ↑Big and quite big , ↑Enormousa good deal ofB2 much: » The new law met with a good deal of opposition at the local level.Thesaurus+: ↑Masses and large amounts of thingsa good ... C2 (ALSO a good ...'s)F0 more than: » It's a good half hour's walk to the station from here.» The police said a good 20 kilos of explosive were found during the raid.» Driving through the deserted town we saw a good many (= a lot of) burned-out houses.Thesaurus+: ↑Large in number or quantityWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: goodadjective (better, best) (MORALLY RIGHT) ► B1 morally right or based on religious principles: » She led a good life.» Try to set a good example to the children.Thesaurus+: ↑Virtue and moral goodThesaurus+: ↑HolinessWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: good• • • Extra Examples:» 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.adjective (better, best) (PLEASANT/SATISFACTORY) A1 very satisfactory, enjoyable, pleasant, or interesting: » a good book» Did you have a good time at the party?» The weather has been really good for the time of year.» I've just had some very good news.» It's so good to see you after all this time!Thesaurus+: ↑Good, better and best , ↑Informal words for good , ↑Quite good, or not very goodF0 used in greetings: » good morning/afternoon/eveningThesaurus+: ↑Welcoming, greeting and greetingsWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: good• • • Extra Examples:» 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.Common mistake: good or well?! Remember: good is not used as an adverb.! To talk about something being done in a good way or to a high standard, don't say 'good', say well:✗ She did her work very good, but she was often late.» She did her work very well, but she was often late.! Warning: Some US English speakers use 'good' as an adverb, but many people consider this incorrect and it should not be used in exams.adjective (better, best) (POSITIVE) ► A1 having a positive or useful effect, especially on the health: » Make sure you eat plenty of good fresh food.» Too much sugar in your diet isn't good for you.» It's good for old people to stay active if they can.Thesaurus+: ↑Useful or advantageousThesaurus+: ↑Fit and healthyWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: good• • • Extra Examples:» 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?adjective (better, best) (SATISFACTION) A1 said when you are satisfied or pleased about something, or to show agreement with a decision: » Oh good, he's arrived at last.» Good, I'll tell her it's all arranged, then.Thesaurus+: ↑Words and phrases expressing agreement and acceptanceThesaurus+: ↑Pleasure and happinessI'm goodF0 used to tell someone that you have everything that you need: » "More coffee?" "No, I'm good, thanks."Word Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: goodadjective (better, best) (SUCCESSFUL) A1 successful, or able to do something well: » Kate's a good cook.» She's very good at geography.» They have a good relationship.» She's very good with children.Thesaurus+: ↑Successful (things or people)be no good (ALSO be not any/much good)B2 to be of low quality or not useful: » Shoes are no good if they let in water.» Food aid isn't much good until the fighting stops.Thesaurus+: ↑Useless and futileget off to a good startF0 to begin an activity successfully: » I didn't get off to a very good start this morning - I'd been at work five minutes and my computer stopped working!Thesaurus+: ↑Starting and beginning , ↑Starting againWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: good• • • Extra Examples:» 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.adjective (better, best) (SUITABLE) ► A2 suitable, convenient, or satisfactory: » When would be a good time to phone?Thesaurus+: ↑Suitable and acceptable , ↑Quite good, or not very goodWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: goodnoun (HEALTH) F0 [U] the state of being healthy or in a satisfactory condition: » You should stop smoking for your own good (= for your health).» He goes running every day for the good of his health.» Modernizing historic buildings can often do more harm than good.» The decision has been postponed for the good of all concerned.→ SYNONYM BENEFIT(Cf. ↑benefit) noun (ADVANTAGE)Thesaurus+: ↑Useful or advantageousThesaurus+: ↑Fit and healthydo sb goodB2 to improve someone's health or life: » You can't work all the time - it does you good to go out and enjoy yourself sometimes.» Take the medicine - it will do you (a power/world of) good (= improve your health a lot).Thesaurus+: ↑Useful or advantageousThesaurus+: ↑Fit and healthyWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: goodnoun (MORALLY RIGHT) C2 [U] that which is morally right: » There is an eternal struggle between good (= the force that produces morally right action) and evil.» Ambition can sometimes be a force for good.Thesaurus+: ↑Virtue and moral goodthe good [plural]F0 all the people who are morally good: » You can't buy your way into the ranks of the good.Thesaurus+: ↑People having good qualitiesWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: goodnoun (THINGS) goods [plural]B1 things for sale, or the things that you own: » There is a 25 percent discount on all electrical goods until the end of the week.» The house insurance will not cover your personal goods.Thesaurus+: ↑Products and producers , ↑Buying and selling in generalF0 UK things, but not people, that are transported by railway or road: » a goods trainThesaurus+: ↑Transferring and transporting objectsWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: goodnoun (TIME) for good► C1 for ever: » She's gone and this time it's for good.Thesaurus+: ↑Long periods of timeWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: goodnoun [U] (HELP) ► B2 something that is an advantage or help to a person or situation: » Even a small donation can do a lot of good.» I'm telling you for your own good.Thesaurus+: ↑Good and excellent thingsWord Builder:–Nouns: good, goodness–Adjectives: good• • • Extra Examples:» Huge projects designed to aid poorer countries can sometimes do more harm than good.» The captain resigned for the good of the team.» He tried tightening the cable, but it didn't do any good. |
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