单词 | well-meaning |
释义 | well-meaning (once / 3232 pages) adj WORD FAMILY well-meaning USAGE EXAMPLESThere’s no murder, no magic, just well-meaning people with conflicting ideas on how best to run a business and create a new world. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) White House tells Pearl Harbor vets to “get over it”! — and they introduce mental havoc into the lives of well-meaning people. Washington Post(Dec 12, 2016) Friends and family say Edgar Maddison Welch is a well-meaning father of two girls who wanted to be a firefighter. Washington Times(Dec 08, 2016) 1adj not unfriendly or threatening her well-meaning words were received in silence the exasperation of a... well-meaning cow worried by dogs Syn unthreatening amicable characterized by friendship and good will 2adj marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results a well-meaning but tactless fellow "the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm Syn well-intentioned, well-meant intended resulting from one's intentions |
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