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●ˈmean well (usually disapproving) have good intentions, although their effect may not be good 本意是好的;出于好心◆Your father means well, I know, but I wish he’d stop telling us what to do. 我知道你父亲本意是好的,但是我希望他不要再对我们唠叨该干什么了。◆She’s always suggesting ways I could improve my cooking. I know she means well but it really annoys me. 她总是给我提建议,让我如何如何改善厨艺。我知道她本意是好的,但这种做法使我感到厌烦。▸ ˌwell-ˈmeaning adjective ◆She’s very well-meaning, but she only makes the situation worse. 她虽然出于好心,但是却帮了倒忙。 |