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good good ★★★★★/g'ʊd/1[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]愉快的；有趣的；令人愉快的 Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together...我们一起玩得真痛快。I know they would have a better life here...我知道他们在这里会生活得更好。There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee...没有比喝一大杯热咖啡更惬意的事情了。It's so good to hear your voice after all this time.这么久没有联系，听到你的声音真是太好了。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]好的；高品质的；高水准的 Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. Exercise is just as important to health as good food...锻炼与合理膳食对健康同等重要。His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education...父母想让雷蒙德接受最好的教育。The train's average speed was no better than that of our bicycles.火车的平均速度比我们骑自行车的速度快不了多少。...good quality furniture.质量上乘的家具3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]擅长的；精通的；能干的 If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it.   [oft ADJ at n/-ing]He was very good at his work...他工作非常出色。I'm not very good at singing...我不太擅长唱歌。He is one of the best players in the world...他是世界上最优秀的选手之一。I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age.我经常跟哥哥一起踢足球，因为就我的年龄而论我的球技还算不错。4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]有利的；有益的 If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success.   [usu ADJ n]On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries...总的来说，生物技术对发展中国家应该是有利的。I had the good fortune to be selected...我有幸被选中。This is not a good example to set other children...这可没有给别的孩子树立好榜样。I think the response was good.我认为这次反响还不错。5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]合情理的；理由充足的；有根据的 A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one.   [usu ADJ n]They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service...他们认为让一些违法者去社区做义工是个好主意。There is good reason to doubt this...有充分理由对此提出质疑。Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this?您能就怎样以最好的方式处理这件事给我提点儿建议吗？6[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]令人满意的；合适的；正确的 If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right.   [usu v-link ADJ]I think it's good that some people are going...我认为一些人要去是好事情。It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible.如果可能，最好还是挑选有机食品。7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]精确的；准确的 A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one.   [usu ADJ n]We have a fairly good idea of what's going on...我们对正在发生的事有着相当清楚的认识。This is a much better indication of what a school is really like...这是显示学校真面貌的一个更加精确的指标。Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world.实验室里的试验并非总能准确地指引人们认识外部世界的种种现象。8[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]划算的；收益可观的 If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give.   [usu ADJ n]Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations...这样的地产是否可获得大笔收益还要视具体情形而定。The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value.这些商品定价合理，很是划算。9[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]有利的；有益的 If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them.   [v-link ADJ for n]Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion...雨水曾一度被认为可以滋养皮肤。Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment.南希选择这种产品是因为它更环保。10[N-SING	单数名词]好处；利益 If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them.   [with poss]Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country...弗劳德敦促他为了国家的利益辞职。Victims want to see justice done not just for themselves, but for the greater good of society...受害者希望正义得到伸张，这不仅是为了他们自己，也是为了社会的更广泛的利益。I'm  only telling you this for your own good!我是为了你好才跟你说这个的！11[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]差强人意；低劣；不好 If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard.   [with brd-neg]If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures...如果天气不好，我就不拍照了。I was never any good at maths.我数学向来就不好。12[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]没好处；没用处 If you say that doing something is no good or does not do any good, you mean that doing it is not of any use or will not bring any success.   [usu with brd-neg]It's no good worrying about it now...现在就为此发愁根本没用。We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good...我们给他们水喝，为他们驱寒，但是都不管用。There is no way to measure these effects； the chances are it did some good.没有办法衡量这些效果；可能它起到了一些作用。13[N-UNCOUNT	不可数名词]善行；美德；合乎道德的行为 Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs. Good and evil may co-exist within one family.善与恶可能并存于一体。14[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]正直的；高尚的；品行好的 Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. The president is a good man...总统是个品行端正的人。For me to think I'm  any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous.在我看来，认为我自己比街上的无家可归者要更加高尚是很可笑的。15[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（尤指小孩）乖的，恭顺的，有礼貌的 Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way. The children were very good...孩子们非常听话。I'm going to be a good boy now...我现在要做个乖孩子了。Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands.这两个男孩都很有礼貌，友好地握了手。16[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]好心的；体贴的 Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful. You are good to me...你对我很体贴。Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately...她的好心几乎马上被人拒绝了。Just ask the Admiral if he will be good enough to drop me a note.就问一问那位海军上将，是否可以有劳他给我留个便条。17[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（心情）愉快的 Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with.   [usu ADJ n]People were in a pretty good mood...人们的心情十分舒畅。He exudes natural charm and good humour...他表现出一种与生俱来的魅力和很强的幽默感。A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind.放松一段时间，你的心情或许会好一些。18[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]亲密的；友好的 If people are good friends, they get on well together and are very close.   [ADJ n]She and Gavin are good friends...她与加文是好朋友。She's  my best friend, and I really love her.她是我最好的朋友，我真的很喜欢她。19[ADJ	形容词]（身体部位或器官）健全的，强健的 A person's good eye, arm, or leg is the one that is healthy and strong, if the other one is injured or weak.   [ADJ n]He turned his good eye on me and laughed.他用那只健全的眼睛看着我笑了。20[ADJ	形容词]相当的；非常的 You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something.   [a ADJ n]  [emphasis]We waited a good fifteen minutes...我们等了足足15分钟。This whole thing's  got a good bit more dangerous.整件事情变得更加危险了。21[CONVENTION	惯用语]好；很好 You say 'Good' or 'Very good' to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement with something that has been said or done, especially when you are in a position of authority. 'Are you all right?' —  'I'm fine.' — 'Good. So am I.'...“你还好吗？”——“我挺好。”——“那就好。我也还不错。”Oh good, Tom's just come in...哦，太好了，汤姆刚巧进来了。'Strike Force Three are here, sir.' — 'Good.'“第三突击队已到这里，长官。”——“很好。”22See also:best；better；goods；  23[PHRASE	短语]几乎；差不多 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.'   [v-link PHR adj/-ed/v]His career is as good as over...他的事业差不多完蛋了。The vote as good as kills the chance of real reform.这次投票几乎是扼杀了一次真正改革的机会。24[PHRASE	短语]为了共同利益 If you do something for the common good, you do it for the benefit or advantage of everyone.   [oft for PHR]...communities working together  for the common good...为共同利益而团结协作的社区Many of them placed self-interest before the common good.他们中的许多人置一己私利于集体利益之上。25[PHRASE	短语]对…有好处（或有帮助） If you say that something will do someone good, you mean that it will benefit them or improve them.   [V inflects]The outing will do me good...这次远足对我会有所助益。It's  probably done you good to get away for a few hours...离开几小时或许对你有好处。You don't do anybody any good by getting yourself arrested.你要是被抓了对谁都没有好处。26[PHRASE	短语]永远；永久 If something changes or disappears for good, it never changes back or comes back as it was before.   [PHR after v]The days of big-time racing at Herne Hill had gone for good...在赫恩山举行盛大赛马会的日子早已一去不复返了。A few shots of this drug cleared up the disease for good.注射几次这种药物就根除了这种疾病。27[CONVENTION	惯用语]（称赞某人）真行，真棒 People say 'Good for you' to express approval of your actions.   [feelings]'He has a girl now, who he lives with.' — 'Good for him.'“他现在有女朋友了，他们住在一起。”——“他可真行啊。”28[PHRASE	短语]善于做；精通于 If someone is good for something, you can rely on them to provide that thing.   [V inflects]Joe was always good for a colorful quote...乔总能绘声绘色地旁征博引。She heard her father shouting that her mother was stupid, useless, and good for nothing but her money.她听到父亲叫嚷说母亲愚蠢无能，除了有点钱外一无是处。29[PHRASE	短语]庆幸的是，幸运的是（英国英语中作 it's a good job, that） If you say it's a good thing, or in British English it's a good job ,that something is the case, you mean that it is fortunate.   [V inflects]It's a good thing you aren't married...幸好你没有结婚。It's a good job it happened here rather than on the open road.庆幸的是事故发生在这里而不是在公路上。30[PHRASE	短语]修复；恢复；偿付；赔偿 If you make good some damage, a loss, or a debt, you try to repair the damage, replace what has been lost, or repay the debt.   [V inflects]It may cost several billion roubles to make good the damage.也许要花上几十亿卢布才能赔偿这一损失。31[PHRASE	短语]兑现，履行（诺言等） If someone makes good a threat or promise or makes good on it, they do what they have threatened or promised to do.   [V inflects]  [mainly AM 主美]Certain that he was going to make good his threat to kill her, she lunged for the gun...他曾威胁要杀了她，而她确定他这次就要向她索命，便冲上前去拿枪。He was confident the allies would make good on their pledges.他相信盟友们会履行他们的承诺。32[PHRASE	短语]获得成功；出名；发迹 If someone makes good, they become successful, famous, or rich.   [V inflects]Both men are poor boys made good.两人都是出身贫穷，最终干出了一番事业。33[PHRASE	短语]（尤指在康复或修复后）同以前一样好 If you say that something or someone is as good as new, you mean that they are in a very good condition or state, especially after they have been damaged or ill.   [usu v-link PHR]I only ever use that on special occasions so it's as good as new...我只在特别的场合下才使用它，所以它跟新的一样。In a day or so he will be as good as new.他大概一天工夫就会恢复过来。34[PHRASE	短语]（用于人名、地名或事物名前表示喜爱）亲爱的，可爱的 You use good old before the name of a person, place, or thing when you are referring to them in an affectionate way.   [PHR n]  [feelings]Good old Harry. Reliable to the end...亲爱的哈里。永远值得信赖。There is nothing wrong with good old cauliflower cheese.这道令人喜爱的芝士菜花没有什么问题。35[PHRASE	短语]优裕的生活；奢华安逸的生活 If you say that someone is living the good life, you mean that they are living in comfort and luxury with few problems or worries. 36 to be in someone's good books→see: book； good deal→see: deal； in good faith→see: faith； so far so good→see: far； a good few→see: few； good as gold→see: gold； good gracious→see: gracious； good grief→see: grief； good heavens→see: heaven； for good or ill→see: ill； good job→see: job； good lord→see: lord； for good measure→see: measure； the good old days→see: old； good question→see: question； in good shape→see: shape； to stand someone in good stead→see: stead； in good time→see: time； too good to be true→see: true； to be as good as  one's word→see: word；  good1 adjectivegood2 noungood3 adverbgoodgood1 /ɡʊd/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative better /ˈbetə $ -ər/, superlative best /best/)  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1of a high standard of a high standard or quality  OPP  bad, poor:  a good hotel good quality cloth The train service is not very good. My French is better than my Spanish. You’ll receive the best medical treatment. His qualifications aren’t good enough.► see thesaurus at bright2skilful able to do something well:  She’s a very good player. Do you know a good builder?good at (doing) something Alex is very good at languages. She’s good at making things.good with As a politician, you need to be good with words (=skilful at using words). He’s very good with people (=skilful at dealing with people).do/make a good job (of doing something) (=do something well) Mike’s done a good job of painting the windows.3what you want used about something that is what you want or happens in the way that you want  OPP  bad:  That’s good news! I need a bit of good luck.4pleasant/enjoyable pleasant and enjoyableit’s good to do something It’s good to see you again.have a good time/day/weekend etc Did you have a good vacation? That was good fun.5successful/correct likely to be successful or correct:  She’s full of good ideas. Well, can you think of a better plan? What’s the best way to deal with this? The police have a pretty good idea who did it. I’m not sure, but I could make a good guess.6suitable suitable or convenient:  Is this a good time to talk to you? It was a good place to rest.good for (doing) something It’s a good day for going to the beach.be good for somebody especially American English Ten o'clock is good for me.7useful useful or helpful  OPP  bad:  Do you want some good advice? The best thing you can do is wait here. You should make good use of your time.8behaving well behaving well and not causing any trouble – used especially about a child  SYN  well-behaved  OPP  naughty:  She’s such a good baby. The kids were as good as gold (=very good). → be on your best behaviourat behaviour(2)9making you healthy likely to make you healthy, either physically or mentally  OPP  badgood for Fresh fruit and vegetables are good for you. Watching too much TV isn’t good for you.good to eat/drink They have to learn which wild foods are good to eat.10improving something likely to improve the condition of something  OPP  badgood for products that are good for the environment The publicity has been good for business.11physically well [used especially in negatives and comparatives] healthy or well:  ‘How are you?’ ‘Better, thanks.’ Lyn’s not feeling too good today.12not damaged or weak if the condition of something is good, it is not damaged or weakin good condition/shape It’s in pretty good condition for an old car. Boris had always kept his body in good shape. The Chancellor announced that the economy is in good shape. Once the boat’s repaired, it’ll be as good as new (=in perfect condition).somebody’s good eye/arm/leg etc (=the one that is not damaged) He sat up, supporting himself on his good arm.13kind kind and understanding about what other people need or wantgood about Dad lent me the money. He was very good about it.it/that/this is good of somebody It was good of him to offer you a lift. The company’s always been very good to me.► see thesaurus at kind14morally right behaving correctly or being right according to accepted moral standards  OPP  bad:  a good man I try to be good, but it isn’t always easy. Well, that’s my good deed for the day (=something good you try to do for someone else every day). I’m on the side of the good guys (=people who behave in a morally right way, for example in a film).15large large in amount, size, range etc → goodish:  We’ve had a good crop of apples. There’s a good range of leisure facilities. I’d been waiting a good while (=a fairly long time). Our team has a good chance of winning  (=is fairly likely to win).16reasonable price a good price is reasonable and not expensive:  Thirty dollars sounds like a good price to me.17completely/thoroughly [only before noun] doing something for a long time, so that you do it completely and thoroughly:  You need a good rest. Take a good look at it. She sat down and had a good cry. This time he waited until he was good and ready (=completely ready).18a good deal a lot:  It cost a good deal, I can tell you.a good deal of trouble/time/work etc I went to a good deal of trouble to get this ticket.a good deal bigger/better etc He was a good deal older than her.19good value (for money) British English something that is good value is not expensive, or is worth what you pay for it:  The three-course menu is good value for money.20good for something a)able to be used for a particular period of time  SYN  validgood for one month/a year etc Your passport is good for another three years. b)likely to continue living or being useful for a particular time or distance, even though old or not in good conditiongood for some time/a hundred miles etc This old truck is good for another 100,000 miles. c)informal likely to give you something or provide something:  Dad should be good for a few bucks.21a good three miles/ten years etc at least three miles, ten years etc, and probably more:  It’s a good mile away. He’s a good ten years younger than her.22as good as almostas good as done/finished etc The summer’s as good as over.as good as dead/ruined/useless etc This carpet’s as good as ruined.23a good few/many a fairly large number of things or people:  I’ve done this a good few times now. A good many people were upset about the new tax.24too good to be true/to last informal so good that you cannot believe it is real, or you expect something bad to happen:  Their relationship had always seemed too good to be true.25somebody’s too good for somebody used to say that you think the second person does not deserve to have a relationship with the first:  George is a good lad, too good for you!26in your own good time informal if you do something in your own good time, you do it only when you are ready to do it, rather than when other people want you to:  I’ll tell him in my own good time.27in good time (for something/to do something) British English if you do something in good time, you do it early enough to be ready for a particular time or event:  Ben arrived in good time for dinner.28hanging/shooting etc is too good for somebody spoken used to say that someone has done something so bad that they deserve the most severe punishment available29as good a time/place etc as any used to say that although a time etc is not perfect, there will probably not be a better one:  I suppose this is as good a place as any to stay.30be as good as your word to do something that you promised to do31a good word for somebody/something something good that you say about someone or something:  Dan put in a good word for you at the meeting.have/find a good word (to say) No one had a good word to say for her.32be in somebody’s good books informal if you are in someone’s good books, they are pleased with you or your work:  I’ll ask my boss for the day off – I’m in her good books just now.33have a good thing going to have or be doing something that is successful:  They’ve got a good thing going with that little shop of theirs.34be onto a good thing British English informal to have found an easy way of being successful or getting what you want:  Andrew knew when he was onto a good thing.35make good (also make it good) to become successful and rich after being poor – used especially in newspapers:  a country boy who made good in New York36make good a debt/loss etc to pay someone money that you owe, or to provide money to replace what has been lost – used especially in business:  The loss to the company was made good by contributions from its subsidiaries.37make good your escape literary to succeed in escaping38the good life an expensive way of living with good food, fast cars etc:  his weakness for women and the good life39the good old days the good times in the past:  We talked for hours about the good old days.40good works things that someone does to help other people, especially people with problems41somebody’s good offices formal help that someone provides, especially someone in a position of power42good Samaritan someone who gives help to people in trouble43the good book old-fashioned the Bible → so far so goodat far1(8), → give as good as you getat give1(34), → while the going’s goodat going1(4), → hold goodat hold1(14), → for good measureat measure2(8), → pay good money for somethingat money(5), → bad/good sailorat sailor(2), → that’s/it’s all well and goodat well3(4)SPOKEN PHRASES44 good a)used to say that you are pleased about something:  Good. I’m glad that’s finished. ‘I got an A in biology, Mum.’ ‘Oh, good.’ b)used to tell someone that you think their work or what they are doing is good:  ‘Is the answer five?’ ‘Yes, good.’45 that’s good used to say that you approve of something:  ‘I’ve booked a table.’ ‘Oh, that’s good.’46 (that’s a) good idea/point/question used to say that someone has just said or suggested something interesting or important that you had not thought of before:  ‘But it’s Sunday, the bank will be closed.’ ‘Good point.’47 good luck used to say that you hope that someone is successful or that something good happens to them:  Good luck in your exams.48 good luck to him/them etc used to say that you hope someone is successful, even if you think this is unlikely:  ‘They’re hoping to finish it by November.’ ‘Good luck to them.’49 good for somebody used to say that you approve of something that someone has done:  ‘I’ve decided to accept the job.’ ‘Good for you.’50 it’s a good thing (also it’s a good job British English) used to say that you are glad something happened, because there would have been problems if it had not happened:  It’s a good thing you’re at home. I’ve lost my keys.and a good thing/job too British English She’s gone, and a good thing too.51 that’s/it’s not good enough used to say that you are not satisfied with something and that you are annoyed about it:  It’s just not good enough. I’ve been waiting an hour!52be good and ready to be completely ready:  We’ll go when I’m good and ready and not before.53 that’s a good one used to tell someone that you do not believe something they have said and think it is a joke or a trick:  You won $50,000? That’s a good one!54 be good for a laugh (also be a good laugh British English) to be enjoyable or amusing:  It’s Hazel’s party tomorrow. Should be good for a laugh.55 good old John/Karen etc used to praise someone, especially because they have behaved in the way that you expect them to:  Good old Ed! I knew he wouldn’t let us down.56 good grief/God/Lord/heavens/gracious! used to express surprise or anger:  ‘It’s going to cost us £500.’ ‘Good grief!’57good job American English used to tell someone that they have done something well58 good girl/boy/dog etc used to tell a child or animal that they have behaved well or done something well:  Sit! Good dog.59 if you know what’s good for you used in a threatening way to tell someone to do something or something bad will happen to them:  Do as he says, if you know what’s good for you!60 would you be good enough to do something? (also would you be so good as to do something?) formal used to ask someone very politely to do something:  Would you be good enough to help me with my bags?61 all in good time British English used when someone wants to do something soon but you want to wait a little:  ‘When can we open our presents, Mum?’ ‘All in good time, Billy.’62have a good one American English used to say goodbye and to wish someone a nice day63be good to go American English informal to be ready to do something:  I’ve got my shoes and I’m good to go.64be as good as it gets if a situation is as good as it gets, it is not going to improve:  Enjoy yourself while you can. This is as good as it gets.65it’s all good especially American English informal used to say that a situation is good or acceptable, or that there is not a problem:  Don’t worry about it, man – it’s all good.66 very good British English old-fashioned used to tell someone in a position of authority that you will do what they have asked:  ‘Tell the men to come in.’ ‘Very good, sir.’67 (jolly) good show British English old-fashioned used to say that you approve of something someone has doneUSAGE: Good, well• Good is an adjective in standard English. Well is an adverb:· She's a good player.· The team played well.• You will sometimes hear people say 'The team played good', especially in American English, but this is a non-standard use.• The comparative form of both good and well is better:· His first book was better.· We’ll play better next time.• The superlative form of both good and well is best:· Who is the best singer?· How could this best be achieved?THESAURUSgood of a high standard or quality: · I’ve just read a really good book.· My French is not very good.nice pleasant and enjoyable. Nice is very common in spoken English. In written English, it is better to use other words: · I hope you have a nice vacation.· It will be nice to see you again.good quality/high quality well made from good materials: · If you buy good quality shoes, they last much longer.· high-quality wallpapersfine used for describing things of a very high quality, or weather with no rain and clear skies: · The restaurant serves the finest food in Florence.· If it’s fine tomorrow, we’ll go for a walk.neat American English spoken good – used when you like something: · That’s a neat idea.· They sell some really neat stuff.attractive an attractive offer, course of action etc seems good and makes you want to accept it or do it: · Going home for dinner was a more attractive proposition than completing his run.· Buying direct from the manufacturer seems the most attractive option.impressive something that is impressive is good in a way that makes people admire it: · an impressive achievement· It was a very impressive performance.extremely goodexcellent/superb extremely good: · Your English is excellent.· She’s a superb teacher.great/wonderful/terrific/fantastic especially spoken extremely good: · It’s a great film.· Her cooking is wonderful.· That’s a terrific idea!brilliant British English especially spoken extremely good: · The play was absolutely brilliant.amazing/incredible extremely good, in a surprising and exciting way: · New York is an amazing place.· The skating has been incredible in this competition.beautiful/glorious used about weather that is very pleasant and sunny: · It’s a beautiful day.· The weather was just glorious.outstanding/first-class/top-quality much better than other places, people etc: · an outstanding performance· The service is always first-class.exceptional unusually good: · Occasionally, we get a student with exceptional talent.· a woman of exceptional beautyawesome especially American English informal very good: · The movie was awesome.be out of this world spoken to be extremely good: · Their chocolate cake is just out of this world!good1 adjectivegood2 noungood3 adverbgoodgood2 ●●● S3 W2 noun  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1no good/not much good/not any good a)not useful or suitable:  One lesson’s not much good – you need five or six. ‘I could come next week.’ ‘That’s no good. I’ll be away.’good for The land here isn’t any good for agricultural crops.good to You’re no good to me if you can’t drive a car. b)of a low standard or level of ability:  The movie wasn’t much good. Is the new headteacher any good?no good at (doing) something I’m no good at speaking in public. c)morally bad:  Stay away from Jerry – he’s no good.2it’s no good (doing something) used to say that an action will not achieve what it is intended to achieve:  It’s no good telling him – he won’t listen.3 do some good/do somebody good to have a useful effect:  She works for a small charity where she feels she can do some good. I’ll talk to him but I don’t think it will do any good. A bit more exercise would do you good. → do more harm than goodat harm1(1)4what’s the good of ...?/what good is ...? used to say that it is not worth doing or having something in a particular situation:  What’s the good of buying a boat if you’re too busy to use it? What good is money when you haven’t any friends?5for good permanently:  The injury may keep him out of football for good.6 for the good of somebody/something in order to help someone or improve a situation:  We must work together for the good of the community. Take the medicine – it’s for your own good!7[uncountable] behaviour, attitudes, forces etc that are morally right:  She is definitely an influence for good on those boys. There’s a lot of good in him, in spite of his rudeness. the struggle between good and evil →do-gooder8be up to no good informal to be doing or planning something wrong or dishonest:  Those guys look like they’re up to no good.9the common/general good formal the advantage of everyone in society or in a group:  countries united for the common good10be (all) to the good used to say that something that happens is good, especially when it is in addition to or as the result of something else:  If further improvements can be made, that would be all to the good.11three goals/£200 etc to the good used to say that someone has more of something than before or than someone else:  With United two goals to the good, the result seemed a certainty.good1 adjectivegood2 noungood3 adverbgoodgood3 adverb informal spoken especially American English  Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family  well. Many teachers think this is not correct English:  The business is doing good now. Listen to me good!

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8Ee2oY47/z40dKLBFnJ4QBJkChAeSZLj/xJBCo6/a1i3iV5BrC6pX3pKgNgdpE3rSpYvxthFB6aQM7xQzyqYoGajif3jg893VshSnie1VaNL4jTBoPstGPwh/9e40cAer2Io7ApPsuBWvhRoyfvYcjDPz8VFAEewYQqz+Nt+7HTWnnV3FiHIZTRCxla13yQOPAg==             good              ★                    /        ɡʊd                ;          NAmE                ɡʊd                /                              adjective                ,                  noun                ,                  adverb                            good      better      best                            adjective        ★                                  (              bet·ter                  /          ˈbetə(r)                    ;            NAmE                    ˈbetər                    /                best                  /          best                    ;            NAmE                    best                    /                    )              high quality        高质量                    1        ★                  of high quality or an acceptable standard            好的；优质的；符合标准的；可接受的                                    ◆          a good book          一本好书                          ◆          good food          符合标准的食品                          ◆          The piano was in good condition.          这台钢琴状况良好。                          ◆          Your work is just not good enough.          你的工作就是不够好。                          ◆          The results were pretty good.          结果相当不错。                          ◆          Sorry, my English is not very good.          对不起，我的英语不太好。                          ◆          This is            as good aplace            as anyto spend the night.                    有这么个地方过夜就很好了。                          ◆          You'll never marry her—she's much too good for you.          你永远娶不到她，她对你来说高不可攀。                            pleasant        令人愉快                    2        ★                  pleasant; that you enjoy or want            令人愉快的；令人满意的                                    ◆          Did you have a            good timein London?                    你在伦敦过得愉快吗？                          ◆          It's good to see you again.          再次见到你真高兴。                          ◆          This is very            good news.                    这消息真叫人高兴。                          ◆          Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow.          希望明天是个好天。                          ◆          We are still friends, though, which is good.          不过我们仍然是朋友，这令人感到欣慰。                          ◆                      It's a good thing            (= it's lucky)you came early.                    幸好你来得早。                            sensible/strong        合情理；有说服力                    3        ★                  sensible, logical or strongly supporting what is being discussed            合情理的；有说服力的；有充分根据的                                    ◆          Thank you,            good question.                    谢谢，问题提得好。                          ◆          Yes, that's a            good point.                    是的，那是个有说服力的论据。                          ◆          I have            good reasonto be suspicious.                    我的怀疑有充分理由。                          ◆          What a            good idea!                    多好的主意啊！                            favourable        赞同                    4        ★                  showing or getting approval or respect            赞同的；赢得赞许的；令人尊敬的                                    ◆          The play had good reviews.          这部戏受到好评。                          ◆          The hotel has a good reputation.          这家旅馆声誉良好。                          ◆          He comes from a good family.          他出身名门。                            skilful        熟练                    5        ★                  able to do sth well            能干的；精通的；娴熟的；擅长于…的                                    ◆          to be a good actor/cook          是优秀的演员╱出色的厨师                          goodat sth                          ◆          to be good at languages/your job          精通多种语言；工作熟练                          goodat doing sth                          ◆          Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights.          尼克总能找到价格便宜的航班。                            6        ★                  goodwith sth/sb                          able to use sth or deal with people well            灵巧的；精明的；善于应付…的                                    ◆          She's good with her hands            (= able to make things, etc.).                    她手很巧。                          ◆          He's very good with children.          他对孩子很有一套。                            morally right        合乎道德                    7        ★                  morally right; behaving in a way that is morally right            符合道德的；正派的；高尚的                                    ◆          She has tried to lead a            good life.                    她努力规规矩矩地生活。                          ◆          a            good deed                    高尚的行为                          ◆          Giving her that money was a good thing to do.          把那笔钱给她是做了一件善事。                          ◆          He is a very good man.          他是个非常高尚的人。                            following rules        遵守规矩                    8        ★                  following strictly a set of rules or principles            循规蹈矩的；守规矩的                                    ◆          It is            good practiceto supply a written report to the buyer.                    向买主提供书面报告是诚信的做法。                          ◆          She was a good Catholic girl.          她是个虔诚的天主教徒。                            kind        善良                    9        ★                  willing to help; showing kindness to other people            助人为乐的；心地善良的；好心的                                    good(to sb)                          ◆          He was very good to me when I was ill.          我生病时他对我关怀备至。                          good(of sb) (to do sth)                          ◆          It was very good of you to come.          你能来真是太好了。                          good(about sth)                          ◆          I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it.          我得请一周的假，同事们对此非常谅解。                            child        孩子                    10        ★                  behaving well or politely            温顺的；乖的；有礼貌的                                    ◆          You can stay up late if you're good.          你要是听话就可以晚一点睡觉。                          ◆          Get dressed now, there's a good girl.          现在把衣服穿好，乖孩子。                            healthy        健康                    11        ★                  healthy or strong            健康的；强健的；健壮的                                    ◆          Can you speak into my good ear?          对着我这只没毛病的耳朵说好吗？                          ◆          I don't feel too good today.          我今天感觉不太舒服。                          ◆          ‘How are you?’ ‘I'm good.’            (= used as a general reply to a greeting)                    “你好吗？”“我很好。”                            useful/helpful        有用；有益                    12        ★                  good(for sb/sth)                          having a useful or helpful effect on sb/sth            （对…）有用，有好处                                    ◆          Too much sun isn't good for you.          晒太阳太多对你并没有好处。                          ◆          It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then.          偶尔受点批评或许对你还有好处。                          ◆          (            informal)                    Shut your mouth,            if you know what's good for you            (= used as a threat).                    你不想找麻烦就把嘴闭上。                            13        ★        no          gooddoing sth                |        no          goodto sb                          not having a useful or helpful effect            没有用处（或益处）                                    ◆          It's no good complaining—they never listen.          抱怨毫无用处，他们根本不听。                          ◆          This book is no good to me: I need the new edition.          这本书对我没用，我需要新版本的。                            suitable        合适                    14        ★                  suitable or appropriate            合适的；适宜的；恰当的；适合…的                                    ◆          Now is a good time to buy a house.          现在买房子正是时候。                          goodfor sth/to do sth                          ◆          She would be good for the job.          她干这工作很合适。                          goodfor sb                          ◆          Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good            (= convenient)for me.                    我们把见面时间改改吧，星期一我不方便。                            showing approval        表示赞同                    15        ★                  (            informal)                    used to show that you approve of or are pleased about sth that has been said or done, or to show that you want to move on to a new topic of conversation            （表示赞同、满意或转向新的话题）                                    ◆          ‘Dinner's ready.’ ‘Good—I'm starving.’          “晚饭好了。”“太好了，我正饿得很。”                          ◆          ‘I got the job.’ ‘Oh, good.’          “我得到这工作了。”“啊，太好了。”                          ◆          Good, I think we've come to a decision.          好的，我们就这样决定吧。                            16        ★                  [only before noun          ]                          (            informal)                    used as a form of praise            （用作赞语）                                    ◆          Good old Jack!          好心的杰克！                          ◆          ‘I've ordered some drinks.’ ‘Good man!’          “我叫了些饮料。”“真是好人！”                            in exclamations        感叹                    17                  (            informal)                    used in exclamations            （用于感叹句）                                    ◆          Good heavens!          天啊！                          ◆          Good God!          上帝呀！                            large        大                    18                  [only before noun          ]                          great in number, amount or degree            （数量或程度）相当大的，相当多的                                    ◆          a good many people          相当多的人                          ◆          The kitchen is a good size.          这厨房相当大。                          ◆          We spent a good while            (= quite a long time)looking for the house.                    我们花了好长时间找这房子。                          ◆          He devoted            a good deal of            (= a lot of)attention to the problem.                    他在这个问题上花了相当多的精力。                          ◆          There's            a good chance            (= it is likely)that I won't be here next year.                    我明年很可能不在这儿。                            at least        至少                    19                  not less than; rather more than            不少于；稍多于                                    ◆          We waited for a good hour.          我们等了整整一小时。                          ◆          It's a good three miles to the station.          到车站至少有三英里。                            thorough        彻底                    20                  [only before noun          ]                          thorough; complete            彻底的；完全的                                    ◆          We had a good laugh about it afterwards.          我们后来对此笑了个痛快。                          ◆          You'll feel better after a good sleep.          好好睡上一觉你会感觉好些。                            amusing        有趣                    21                  [usually before noun          ]                          amusing            有趣的；逗笑的                                    ◆          a            good story/joke                    有趣的故事╱笑话                          ◆          (            informal)                    That's a good one!          那真有意思！                            for particular time/distance        特定的时间╱距离                    22                  goodfor sth                          having enough energy, health, strength, etc. to last for a particular length of time or distance            （精力、健康、力量等）足以维持…的，能持续…的                                    ◆          You're good for            (= you will live)a few years yet.                    你还可以活上几年。                            23                  goodfor sth                          valid for sth            有效的                                    ◆          The ticket is good for three months.          这张票三个月内有效。                            likely to provide        可能提供                    24                  goodfor sth                          likely to provide sth            能提供…的                                    ◆          He's always good for a laugh.          他总能逗人发笑。                          ◆          Bobby should be good for a few drinks.          博比喝上几杯应该是没问题的。                            IDIOMS              Most idioms containing          goodare at the entries for the nouns and verbs in the idioms, for example          (as) good as goldis at          gold.          大多数含 good 的习语，都可在该等习语中的名词及动词相关词条找到，如 (as) good as gold 在词条 gold 下。                as ˈgood as                              very nearly              与…几乎一样；几乎；简直是                                            ◆            The matter is as good as settled.            这事实际上可以说解决了。                                ◆            He as good as called me a coward              (= suggested that I was a                cowardwithout actually using the word ‘coward’).                                      他就差说我是懦夫了。                                      as ˌgood as it ˈgets                              used when you are saying that a situation is not going to get any better              （形势）不会有什么好转，还是老样子                                                  good and…                              (              informal)                        completely              完全；彻底                                            ◆            I won't go until I'm good and ready.            我要完全准备就绪后才走。                                      a good ˈfew                              several              好几个；一些                                            ◆            There are still a good few empty seats.            还有好几个空座位。                                      ˌgood for ˈyou, ˈsb, ˈthem, etc.                  (                      especially AustralE                    good ˈon you, etc.          )                                      (              informal)                        used to praise sb for doing sth well              （称赞某人）真行，真棒                                            ◆            ‘I passed first time.’ ‘Good for you!’            “我第一次就过了。”“你真行！”                                                    noun        ★                                  ☞see also                                    goods                                      morally right        合乎道德                    1        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          behaviour that is morally right or acceptable            合乎道德的行为；正直的行为；善行                                    ◆          the difference between good and evil          善与恶的区别                          ◆          Is religion always a force for good?          宗教一向是诲人行善的力量吗？                            2        the good                  [plural          ]                          people who live a moral life; people who are admired for the work they do to help other people            有道德的人；高尚的人；好人                                    ◆          a gathering of the great and the good          群贤荟萃                            sth helpful        益处                    3        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          something that helps sb/sth            用处；好处；益处                                    ◆          Cuts have been made            for the good of the company.                    实行裁减是为了公司的利益。                          ◆          I'm only telling you this            for your own good.                    我把这事告诉你只是为你好。                          ◆                      What's the good of            (= how does it help you)earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it?                    要是没时间去享受，赚那么多钱有什么用？                          ◆                      What good is itredecorating if you're thinking of moving?                    如果你打算搬走，那重新装饰有什么用呢？                          ☞see also                                                    do-gooder                                                                IDIOMS              ˌall to the ˈgood                              used to say that if sth happens, it will be good, even if it is not exactly what you were expecting              不失为好事                                            ◆            If these measures also reduce unemployment, that is all to the good.            要是这些措施也能降低失业率，那就不失为好事。                                      be no ˈgood | not be any/much ˈgood                  1          ★                      to not be useful; to have no useful effect              没（或没什么、没多大）用处（或好处）                                            ◆            This gadget isn't much good.            这小玩意儿没多大用处。                                ◆            It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving.            想说服我不要离开是没用的。                                ◆            Was his advice ever any good?            他的建议有过用处吗？                                    2          ★                      to not be interesting or enjoyable              没（或没什么、没多大）乐趣                                            ◆            His latest film isn't much good.            他最近拍摄的影片没多大意思。                                      ★        do ˈgood | do sb ˈgood                              to have a useful effect; to help sb              （对某人）有好处，有用处，有益                                            ◆            Do you think these latest changes will do any good?            你认为最近这些变化有什么作用吗？                                ◆            Don't you think talking to her would do some good?            你不觉得和她谈一谈会有用吗？                                ◆            I'm sure a few days off would do you              a power of good              (= improve your health).                        休息几天肯定对你的身体大有好处。                                      for ˈgood                  (                      BrE also                    for ˌgood and ˈall          )                                      permanently              永远；永久                                            ◆            This time she's leaving for good              (= she will never return).                        她这次走是再也不会回来了。                                      to the ˈgood                              used to say that sb now has a particular amount of money that they did not have before              净赚；盈余                                            ◆            We are £500 to the good.            我们净赚 500 英镑。                                      up to no ˈgood                              (              informal)                        doing sth wrong or dishonest              做坏事；做不光彩的事                                            ◆            Those kids are always up to no good.            那些孩子尽会恶作剧。                                      ☞more at                                    ill                                   adj.            ,                                    power                                   n.            ,                                    world                                                    adverb                    (        especially NAmE) (        informal)            well        好                    ◆      ‘How's it going?’ ‘Pretty good.’      “事情进展如何？”“非常好。”              ◆      (        non-standard)            Now, you listen to me good!      喂，好好听我说！                  WHICH WORD? 词语辨析                                      good / goodness                      ■            The noun              goodmeans actions and behaviour that are morally right. You can talk about a person doing              good.              名词 good 指有道德的行为，指人做好事可用 do good：                                      ◆              The charity does a lot of good.              这家慈善机构做很多善事。                                                  ◆              the difference between good and evil              善恶之分                                            ■                          Goodnessis the quality of being good. You can talk about a person’s              goodness.                              *goodness 意为善良，可指人的美德：                                                    ◆              Her goodness shone through.              她显然非常善良。                                                      VOCABULARY BUILDING 词汇扩充                                      Good and very good                      Instead of saying that something is              goodor              very good,try to use more precise and interesting adjectives to describe things.              事物好或非常好，除了用 good 或 very good 外，可尽量用更贴切、更有意思的形容词。                                            ■                          delicious/              tastyfood              可口的／美味的食物                                            ■            an              exciting/              entertaining/              absorbingmovie              激动人心的／有趣的／引人入胜的影片                                            ■            an              absorbing/a              fascinating/an              informativebook              引人入胜的／使人着迷的／内容丰富的书                                            ■            a              pleasant/an              enjoyabletrip              令人愉快的旅行                                            ■            a              skilful/              talented/              fineplayer              娴熟的／有天分的／优秀的运动员                                            ■                          impressive/              high-qualityacting              令人赞叹的／高质量的表演                                            ■                          useful/              helpfuladvice              有益的／有用的忠告                                            In conversation you can use words like              great,              super,              wonderful,              lovelyand              excellent.              对话中可用 great、super、wonderful、lovely 和 excellent 等词。                                            ➱ note at              nice                                                      good              /        ɡʊd                ;          NAmE                ɡʊd                /                    bet·ter              /        ˈbetə(r)                ;          NAmE                ˈbetər                /                    best              /        best                ;          NAmE                best                /             good[gʊd]级别:better, bestCET4CET6TEM4考研IELTSj11038623612922881840747376594334488n22741807318351976408840086166r51065095104414541140926531ADJ10113141484NOUN1961696999ADV5429163257Spoken:392274590best[359252] better[570776]好的(78%)，好处(11%)，优秀的(7%)，善行(3%)，上等的(1%)n.好处；善行；慷慨的行为adj.好的；优良的；愉快的；虔诚的adv.好n.(Good)人名；(英)古德；(瑞典)戈德

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Collins	good ★★★★★ /g'ʊd/ 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]愉快的；有趣的；令人愉快的 Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together... 我们一起玩得真痛快。 I know they would have a better life here... 我知道他们在这里会生活得更好。 There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee... 没有比喝一大杯热咖啡更惬意的事情了。 It's so good to hear your voice after all this time. 这么久没有联系，听到你的声音真是太好了。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]好的；高品质的；高水准的 Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. Exercise is just as important to health as good food... 锻炼与合理膳食对健康同等重要。 His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education... 父母想让雷蒙德接受最好的教育。 The train's average speed was no better than that of our bicycles. 火车的平均速度比我们骑自行车的速度快不了多少。 ...good quality furniture. 质量上乘的家具 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]擅长的；精通的；能干的 If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. [oft ADJ at n/-ing] He was very good at his work... 他工作非常出色。 I'm not very good at singing... 我不太擅长唱歌。 He is one of the best players in the world... 他是世界上最优秀的选手之一。 I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age. 我经常跟哥哥一起踢足球，因为就我的年龄而论我的球技还算不错。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]有利的；有益的 If you describe a piece of news, an action, or an effect as good, you mean that it is likely to result in benefit or success. [usu ADJ n] On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries... 总的来说，生物技术对发展中国家应该是有利的。 I had the good fortune to be selected... 我有幸被选中。 This is not a good example to set other children... 这可没有给别的孩子树立好榜样。 I think the response was good. 我认为这次反响还不错。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]合情理的；理由充足的；有根据的 A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one. [usu ADJ n] They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service... 他们认为让一些违法者去社区做义工是个好主意。 There is good reason to doubt this... 有充分理由对此提出质疑。 Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this? 您能就怎样以最好的方式处理这件事给我提点儿建议吗？ 6 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]令人满意的；合适的；正确的 If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right. [usu v-link ADJ] I think it's good that some people are going... 我认为一些人要去是好事情。 It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible. 如果可能，最好还是挑选有机食品。 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]精确的；准确的 A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one. [usu ADJ n] We have a fairly good idea of what's going on... 我们对正在发生的事有着相当清楚的认识。 This is a much better indication of what a school is really like... 这是显示学校真面貌的一个更加精确的指标。 Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world. 实验室里的试验并非总能准确地指引人们认识外部世界的种种现象。 8 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]划算的；收益可观的 If you get a good deal or a good price when you buy or sell something, you receive a lot in exchange for what you give. [usu ADJ n] Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations... 这样的地产是否可获得大笔收益还要视具体情形而定。 The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value. 这些商品定价合理，很是划算。 9 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]有利的；有益的 If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them. [v-link ADJ for n] Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion... 雨水曾一度被认为可以滋养皮肤。 Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment. 南希选择这种产品是因为它更环保。 10 [N-SING 单数名词]好处；利益 If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them. [with poss] Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country... 弗劳德敦促他为了国家的利益辞职。 Victims want to see justice done not just for themselves, but for the greater good of society... 受害者希望正义得到伸张，这不仅是为了他们自己，也是为了社会的更广泛的利益。 I'm only telling you this for your own good! 我是为了你好才跟你说这个的！ 11 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]差强人意；低劣；不好 If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard. [with brd-neg] If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures... 如果天气不好，我就不拍照了。 I was never any good at maths. 我数学向来就不好。 12 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]没好处；没用处 If you say that doing something is no good or does not do any good, you mean that doing it is not of any use or will not bring any success. [usu with brd-neg] It's no good worrying about it now... 现在就为此发愁根本没用。 We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good... 我们给他们水喝，为他们驱寒，但是都不管用。 There is no way to measure these effects； the chances are it did some good. 没有办法衡量这些效果；可能它起到了一些作用。 13 [N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]善行；美德；合乎道德的行为 Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs. Good and evil may co-exist within one family. 善与恶可能并存于一体。 14 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]正直的；高尚的；品行好的 Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. The president is a good man... 总统是个品行端正的人。 For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous. 在我看来，认为我自己比街上的无家可归者要更加高尚是很可笑的。 15 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（尤指小孩）乖的，恭顺的，有礼貌的 Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way. The children were very good... 孩子们非常听话。 I'm going to be a good boy now... 我现在要做个乖孩子了。 Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands. 这两个男孩都很有礼貌，友好地握了手。 16 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]好心的；体贴的 Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful. You are good to me... 你对我很体贴。 Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately... 她的好心几乎马上被人拒绝了。 Just ask the Admiral if he will be good enough to drop me a note. 就问一问那位海军上将，是否可以有劳他给我留个便条。 17 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（心情）愉快的 Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with. [usu ADJ n] People were in a pretty good mood... 人们的心情十分舒畅。 He exudes natural charm and good humour... 他表现出一种与生俱来的魅力和很强的幽默感。 A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind. 放松一段时间，你的心情或许会好一些。 18 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]亲密的；友好的 If people are good friends, they get on well together and are very close. [ADJ n] She and Gavin are good friends... 她与加文是好朋友。 She's my best friend, and I really love her. 她是我最好的朋友，我真的很喜欢她。 19 [ADJ 形容词]（身体部位或器官）健全的，强健的 A person's good eye, arm, or leg is the one that is healthy and strong, if the other one is injured or weak. [ADJ n] He turned his good eye on me and laughed. 他用那只健全的眼睛看着我笑了。 20 [ADJ 形容词]相当的；非常的 You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something. [a ADJ n] [emphasis] We waited a good fifteen minutes... 我们等了足足15分钟。 This whole thing's got a good bit more dangerous. 整件事情变得更加危险了。 21 [CONVENTION 惯用语]好；很好 You say 'Good' or 'Very good' to express pleasure, satisfaction, or agreement with something that has been said or done, especially when you are in a position of authority. 'Are you all right?' — 'I'm fine.' — 'Good. So am I.'... “你还好吗？”——“我挺好。”——“那就好。我也还不错。” Oh good, Tom's just come in... 哦，太好了，汤姆刚巧进来了。 'Strike Force Three are here, sir.' — 'Good.' “第三突击队已到这里，长官。”——“很好。” 22 See also:best ；better ；goods ； 23 [PHRASE 短语]几乎；差不多 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.' [v-link PHR adj/-ed/v] His career is as good as over... 他的事业差不多完蛋了。 The vote as good as kills the chance of real reform. 这次投票几乎是扼杀了一次真正改革的机会。 24 [PHRASE 短语]为了共同利益 If you do something for the common good, you do it for the benefit or advantage of everyone. [oft for PHR] ...communities working together for the common good... 为共同利益而团结协作的社区 Many of them placed self-interest before the common good. 他们中的许多人置一己私利于集体利益之上。 25 [PHRASE 短语]对…有好处（或有帮助） If you say that something will do someone good, you mean that it will benefit them or improve them. [V inflects] The outing will do me good... 这次远足对我会有所助益。 It's probably done you good to get away for a few hours... 离开几小时或许对你有好处。 You don't do anybody any good by getting yourself arrested. 你要是被抓了对谁都没有好处。 26 [PHRASE 短语]永远；永久 If something changes or disappears for good, it never changes back or comes back as it was before. [PHR after v] The days of big-time racing at Herne Hill had gone for good... 在赫恩山举行盛大赛马会的日子早已一去不复返了。 A few shots of this drug cleared up the disease for good. 注射几次这种药物就根除了这种疾病。 27 [CONVENTION 惯用语]（称赞某人）真行，真棒 People say 'Good for you' to express approval of your actions. [feelings] 'He has a girl now, who he lives with.' — 'Good for him.' “他现在有女朋友了，他们住在一起。”——“他可真行啊。” 28 [PHRASE 短语]善于做；精通于 If someone is good for something, you can rely on them to provide that thing. [V inflects] Joe was always good for a colorful quote... 乔总能绘声绘色地旁征博引。 She heard her father shouting that her mother was stupid, useless, and good for nothing but her money. 她听到父亲叫嚷说母亲愚蠢无能，除了有点钱外一无是处。 29 [PHRASE 短语]庆幸的是，幸运的是（英国英语中作 it's a good job, that） If you say it's a good thing, or in British English it's a good job ,that something is the case, you mean that it is fortunate. [V inflects] It's a good thing you aren't married... 幸好你没有结婚。 It's a good job it happened here rather than on the open road. 庆幸的是事故发生在这里而不是在公路上。 30 [PHRASE 短语]修复；恢复；偿付；赔偿 If you make good some damage, a loss, or a debt, you try to repair the damage, replace what has been lost, or repay the debt. [V inflects] It may cost several billion roubles to make good the damage. 也许要花上几十亿卢布才能赔偿这一损失。 31 [PHRASE 短语]兑现，履行（诺言等） If someone makes good a threat or promise or makes good on it, they do what they have threatened or promised to do. [V inflects] [mainly AM 主美] Certain that he was going to make good his threat to kill her, she lunged for the gun... 他曾威胁要杀了她，而她确定他这次就要向她索命，便冲上前去拿枪。 He was confident the allies would make good on their pledges. 他相信盟友们会履行他们的承诺。 32 [PHRASE 短语]获得成功；出名；发迹 If someone makes good, they become successful, famous, or rich. [V inflects] Both men are poor boys made good. 两人都是出身贫穷，最终干出了一番事业。 33 [PHRASE 短语]（尤指在康复或修复后）同以前一样好 If you say that something or someone is as good as new, you mean that they are in a very good condition or state, especially after they have been damaged or ill. [usu v-link PHR] I only ever use that on special occasions so it's as good as new... 我只在特别的场合下才使用它，所以它跟新的一样。 In a day or so he will be as good as new. 他大概一天工夫就会恢复过来。 34 [PHRASE 短语]（用于人名、地名或事物名前表示喜爱）亲爱的，可爱的 You use good old before the name of a person, place, or thing when you are referring to them in an affectionate way. [PHR n] [feelings] Good old Harry. Reliable to the end... 亲爱的哈里。永远值得信赖。 There is nothing wrong with good old cauliflower cheese. 这道令人喜爱的芝士菜花没有什么问题。 35 [PHRASE 短语]优裕的生活；奢华安逸的生活 If you say that someone is living the good life, you mean that they are living in comfort and luxury with few problems or worries. 36 to be in someone's good books→see: book ； good deal→see: deal ； in good faith→see: faith ； so far so good→see: far ； a good few→see: few ； good as gold→see: gold ； good gracious→see: gracious ； good grief→see: grief ； good heavens→see: heaven ； for good or ill→see: ill ； good job→see: job ； good lord→see: lord ； for good measure→see: measure ； the good old days→see: old ； good question→see: question ； in good shape→see: shape ； to stand someone in good stead→see: stead ； in good time→see: time ； too good to be true→see: true ； to be as good as one's word→see: word ；
Oxford	good ★ / ɡʊd ; NAmE ɡʊd / adjective , noun , adverb good better best adjective ★ ( bet·ter / ˈbetə(r) ; NAmE ˈbetər / best / best ; NAmE best / ) high quality 高质量 1 ★ of high quality or an acceptable standard 好的；优质的；符合标准的；可接受的 ◆ a good book 一本好书 ◆ good food 符合标准的食品 ◆ The piano was in good condition. 这台钢琴状况良好。 ◆ Your work is just not good enough. 你的工作就是不够好。 ◆ The results were pretty good. 结果相当不错。 ◆ Sorry, my English is not very good. 对不起，我的英语不太好。 ◆ This is as good aplace as anyto spend the night. 有这么个地方过夜就很好了。 ◆ You'll never marry her—she's much too good for you. 你永远娶不到她，她对你来说高不可攀。 pleasant 令人愉快 2 ★ pleasant; that you enjoy or want 令人愉快的；令人满意的 ◆ Did you have a good timein London? 你在伦敦过得愉快吗？ ◆ It's good to see you again. 再次见到你真高兴。 ◆ This is very good news. 这消息真叫人高兴。 ◆ Let's hope we have good weather tomorrow. 希望明天是个好天。 ◆ We are still friends, though, which is good. 不过我们仍然是朋友，这令人感到欣慰。 ◆ It's a good thing (= it's lucky)you came early. 幸好你来得早。 sensible/strong 合情理；有说服力 3 ★ sensible, logical or strongly supporting what is being discussed 合情理的；有说服力的；有充分根据的 ◆ Thank you, good question. 谢谢，问题提得好。 ◆ Yes, that's a good point. 是的，那是个有说服力的论据。 ◆ I have good reasonto be suspicious. 我的怀疑有充分理由。 ◆ What a good idea! 多好的主意啊！ favourable 赞同 4 ★ showing or getting approval or respect 赞同的；赢得赞许的；令人尊敬的 ◆ The play had good reviews. 这部戏受到好评。 ◆ The hotel has a good reputation. 这家旅馆声誉良好。 ◆ He comes from a good family. 他出身名门。 skilful 熟练 5 ★ able to do sth well 能干的；精通的；娴熟的；擅长于…的 ◆ to be a good actor/cook 是优秀的演员╱出色的厨师 goodat sth ◆ to be good at languages/your job 精通多种语言；工作熟练 goodat doing sth ◆ Nick has always been good at finding cheap flights. 尼克总能找到价格便宜的航班。 6 ★ goodwith sth/sb able to use sth or deal with people well 灵巧的；精明的；善于应付…的 ◆ She's good with her hands (= able to make things, etc.). 她手很巧。 ◆ He's very good with children. 他对孩子很有一套。 morally right 合乎道德 7 ★ morally right; behaving in a way that is morally right 符合道德的；正派的；高尚的 ◆ She has tried to lead a good life. 她努力规规矩矩地生活。 ◆ a good deed 高尚的行为 ◆ Giving her that money was a good thing to do. 把那笔钱给她是做了一件善事。 ◆ He is a very good man. 他是个非常高尚的人。 following rules 遵守规矩 8 ★ following strictly a set of rules or principles 循规蹈矩的；守规矩的 ◆ It is good practiceto supply a written report to the buyer. 向买主提供书面报告是诚信的做法。 ◆ She was a good Catholic girl. 她是个虔诚的天主教徒。 kind 善良 9 ★ willing to help; showing kindness to other people 助人为乐的；心地善良的；好心的 good(to sb) ◆ He was very good to me when I was ill. 我生病时他对我关怀备至。 good(of sb) (to do sth) ◆ It was very good of you to come. 你能来真是太好了。 good(about sth) ◆ I had to take a week off work but my colleagues were very good about it. 我得请一周的假，同事们对此非常谅解。 child 孩子 10 ★ behaving well or politely 温顺的；乖的；有礼貌的 ◆ You can stay up late if you're good. 你要是听话就可以晚一点睡觉。 ◆ Get dressed now, there's a good girl. 现在把衣服穿好，乖孩子。 healthy 健康 11 ★ healthy or strong 健康的；强健的；健壮的 ◆ Can you speak into my good ear? 对着我这只没毛病的耳朵说好吗？ ◆ I don't feel too good today. 我今天感觉不太舒服。 ◆ ‘How are you?’ ‘I'm good.’ (= used as a general reply to a greeting) “你好吗？”“我很好。” useful/helpful 有用；有益 12 ★ good(for sb/sth) having a useful or helpful effect on sb/sth （对…）有用，有好处 ◆ Too much sun isn't good for you. 晒太阳太多对你并没有好处。 ◆ It's probably good for you to get some criticism now and then. 偶尔受点批评或许对你还有好处。 ◆ ( informal) Shut your mouth, if you know what's good for you (= used as a threat). 你不想找麻烦就把嘴闭上。 13 ★ no gooddoing sth \| no goodto sb not having a useful or helpful effect 没有用处（或益处） ◆ It's no good complaining—they never listen. 抱怨毫无用处，他们根本不听。 ◆ This book is no good to me: I need the new edition. 这本书对我没用，我需要新版本的。 suitable 合适 14 ★ suitable or appropriate 合适的；适宜的；恰当的；适合…的 ◆ Now is a good time to buy a house. 现在买房子正是时候。 goodfor sth/to do sth ◆ She would be good for the job. 她干这工作很合适。 goodfor sb ◆ Can we change our meeting? Monday isn't good (= convenient)for me. 我们把见面时间改改吧，星期一我不方便。 showing approval 表示赞同 15 ★ ( informal) used to show that you approve of or are pleased about sth that has been said or done, or to show that you want to move on to a new topic of conversation （表示赞同、满意或转向新的话题） ◆ ‘Dinner's ready.’ ‘Good—I'm starving.’ “晚饭好了。”“太好了，我正饿得很。” ◆ ‘I got the job.’ ‘Oh, good.’ “我得到这工作了。”“啊，太好了。” ◆ Good, I think we've come to a decision. 好的，我们就这样决定吧。 16 ★ [only before noun ] ( informal) used as a form of praise （用作赞语） ◆ Good old Jack! 好心的杰克！ ◆ ‘I've ordered some drinks.’ ‘Good man!’ “我叫了些饮料。”“真是好人！” in exclamations 感叹 17 ( informal) used in exclamations （用于感叹句） ◆ Good heavens! 天啊！ ◆ Good God! 上帝呀！ large 大 18 [only before noun ] great in number, amount or degree （数量或程度）相当大的，相当多的 ◆ a good many people 相当多的人 ◆ The kitchen is a good size. 这厨房相当大。 ◆ We spent a good while (= quite a long time)looking for the house. 我们花了好长时间找这房子。 ◆ He devoted a good deal of (= a lot of)attention to the problem. 他在这个问题上花了相当多的精力。 ◆ There's a good chance (= it is likely)that I won't be here next year. 我明年很可能不在这儿。 at least 至少 19 not less than; rather more than 不少于；稍多于 ◆ We waited for a good hour. 我们等了整整一小时。 ◆ It's a good three miles to the station. 到车站至少有三英里。 thorough 彻底 20 [only before noun ] thorough; complete 彻底的；完全的 ◆ We had a good laugh about it afterwards. 我们后来对此笑了个痛快。 ◆ You'll feel better after a good sleep. 好好睡上一觉你会感觉好些。 amusing 有趣 21 [usually before noun ] amusing 有趣的；逗笑的 ◆ a good story/joke 有趣的故事╱笑话 ◆ ( informal) That's a good one! 那真有意思！ for particular time/distance 特定的时间╱距离 22 goodfor sth having enough energy, health, strength, etc. to last for a particular length of time or distance （精力、健康、力量等）足以维持…的，能持续…的 ◆ You're good for (= you will live)a few years yet. 你还可以活上几年。 23 goodfor sth valid for sth 有效的 ◆ The ticket is good for three months. 这张票三个月内有效。 likely to provide 可能提供 24 goodfor sth likely to provide sth 能提供…的 ◆ He's always good for a laugh. 他总能逗人发笑。 ◆ Bobby should be good for a few drinks. 博比喝上几杯应该是没问题的。 IDIOMS Most idioms containing goodare at the entries for the nouns and verbs in the idioms, for example (as) good as goldis at gold. 大多数含 good 的习语，都可在该等习语中的名词及动词相关词条找到，如 (as) good as gold 在词条 gold 下。 as ˈgood as very nearly 与…几乎一样；几乎；简直是 ◆ The matter is as good as settled. 这事实际上可以说解决了。 ◆ He as good as called me a coward (= suggested that I was a cowardwithout actually using the word ‘coward’). 他就差说我是懦夫了。 as ˌgood as it ˈgets used when you are saying that a situation is not going to get any better （形势）不会有什么好转，还是老样子 good and… ( informal) completely 完全；彻底 ◆ I won't go until I'm good and ready. 我要完全准备就绪后才走。 a good ˈfew several 好几个；一些 ◆ There are still a good few empty seats. 还有好几个空座位。 ˌgood for ˈyou, ˈsb, ˈthem, etc. ( especially AustralE good ˈon you, etc. ) ( informal) used to praise sb for doing sth well （称赞某人）真行，真棒 ◆ ‘I passed first time.’ ‘Good for you!’ “我第一次就过了。”“你真行！” noun ★ ☞see also goods morally right 合乎道德 1 ★ [uncountable ] behaviour that is morally right or acceptable 合乎道德的行为；正直的行为；善行 ◆ the difference between good and evil 善与恶的区别 ◆ Is religion always a force for good? 宗教一向是诲人行善的力量吗？ 2 the good [plural ] people who live a moral life; people who are admired for the work they do to help other people 有道德的人；高尚的人；好人 ◆ a gathering of the great and the good 群贤荟萃 sth helpful 益处 3 ★ [uncountable ] something that helps sb/sth 用处；好处；益处 ◆ Cuts have been made for the good of the company. 实行裁减是为了公司的利益。 ◆ I'm only telling you this for your own good. 我把这事告诉你只是为你好。 ◆ What's the good of (= how does it help you)earning all that money if you don't have time to enjoy it? 要是没时间去享受，赚那么多钱有什么用？ ◆ What good is itredecorating if you're thinking of moving? 如果你打算搬走，那重新装饰有什么用呢？ ☞see also do-gooder IDIOMS ˌall to the ˈgood used to say that if sth happens, it will be good, even if it is not exactly what you were expecting 不失为好事 ◆ If these measures also reduce unemployment, that is all to the good. 要是这些措施也能降低失业率，那就不失为好事。 be no ˈgood \| not be any/much ˈgood 1 ★ to not be useful; to have no useful effect 没（或没什么、没多大）用处（或好处） ◆ This gadget isn't much good. 这小玩意儿没多大用处。 ◆ It's no good trying to talk me out of leaving. 想说服我不要离开是没用的。 ◆ Was his advice ever any good? 他的建议有过用处吗？ 2 ★ to not be interesting or enjoyable 没（或没什么、没多大）乐趣 ◆ His latest film isn't much good. 他最近拍摄的影片没多大意思。 ★ do ˈgood \| do sb ˈgood to have a useful effect; to help sb （对某人）有好处，有用处，有益 ◆ Do you think these latest changes will do any good? 你认为最近这些变化有什么作用吗？ ◆ Don't you think talking to her would do some good? 你不觉得和她谈一谈会有用吗？ ◆ I'm sure a few days off would do you a power of good (= improve your health). 休息几天肯定对你的身体大有好处。 for ˈgood ( BrE also for ˌgood and ˈall ) permanently 永远；永久 ◆ This time she's leaving for good (= she will never return). 她这次走是再也不会回来了。 to the ˈgood used to say that sb now has a particular amount of money that they did not have before 净赚；盈余 ◆ We are £500 to the good. 我们净赚 500 英镑。 up to no ˈgood ( informal) doing sth wrong or dishonest 做坏事；做不光彩的事 ◆ Those kids are always up to no good. 那些孩子尽会恶作剧。 ☞more at ill adj. , power n. , world adverb ( especially NAmE) ( informal) well 好 ◆ ‘How's it going?’ ‘Pretty good.’ “事情进展如何？”“非常好。” ◆ ( non-standard) Now, you listen to me good! 喂，好好听我说！ WHICH WORD? 词语辨析 good / goodness ■ The noun goodmeans actions and behaviour that are morally right. You can talk about a person doing good. 名词 good 指有道德的行为，指人做好事可用 do good： ◆ The charity does a lot of good. 这家慈善机构做很多善事。 ◆ the difference between good and evil 善恶之分 ■ Goodnessis the quality of being good. You can talk about a person’s goodness. *goodness 意为善良，可指人的美德： ◆ Her goodness shone through. 她显然非常善良。 VOCABULARY BUILDING 词汇扩充 Good and very good Instead of saying that something is goodor very good,try to use more precise and interesting adjectives to describe things. 事物好或非常好，除了用 good 或 very good 外，可尽量用更贴切、更有意思的形容词。 ■ delicious/ tastyfood 可口的／美味的食物 ■ an exciting/ entertaining/ absorbingmovie 激动人心的／有趣的／引人入胜的影片 ■ an absorbing/a fascinating/an informativebook 引人入胜的／使人着迷的／内容丰富的书 ■ a pleasant/an enjoyabletrip 令人愉快的旅行 ■ a skilful/ talented/ fineplayer 娴熟的／有天分的／优秀的运动员 ■ impressive/ high-qualityacting 令人赞叹的／高质量的表演 ■ useful/ helpfuladvice 有益的／有用的忠告 In conversation you can use words like great, super, wonderful, lovelyand excellent. 对话中可用 great、super、wonderful、lovely 和 excellent 等词。 ➱ note at nice good / ɡʊd ; NAmE ɡʊd / bet·ter / ˈbetə(r) ; NAmE ˈbetər / best / best ; NAmE best /
LDC	good1 adjective good2 noun good3 adverb goodgood1 /ɡʊd/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative better /ˈbetə $ -ər/, superlative best /best/) Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1of a high standard of a high standard or quality OPP bad, poor: a good hotel good quality cloth The train service is not very good. My French is better than my Spanish. You’ll receive the best medical treatment. His qualifications aren’t good enough.► see thesaurus at bright 2skilful able to do something well: She’s a very good player. Do you know a good builder?good at (doing) something Alex is very good at languages. She’s good at making things.good with As a politician, you need to be good with words (=skilful at using words). He’s very good with people (=skilful at dealing with people).do/make a good job (of doing something) (=do something well) Mike’s done a good job of painting the windows.3what you want used about something that is what you want or happens in the way that you want OPP bad: That’s good news! I need a bit of good luck.4pleasant/enjoyable pleasant and enjoyableit’s good to do something It’s good to see you again.have a good time/day/weekend etc Did you have a good vacation? That was good fun.5successful/correct likely to be successful or correct: She’s full of good ideas. Well, can you think of a better plan? What’s the best way to deal with this? The police have a pretty good idea who did it. I’m not sure, but I could make a good guess.6suitable suitable or convenient: Is this a good time to talk to you? It was a good place to rest.good for (doing) something It’s a good day for going to the beach.be good for somebody especially American English Ten o'clock is good for me.7useful useful or helpful OPP bad: Do you want some good advice? The best thing you can do is wait here. You should make good use of your time.8behaving well behaving well and not causing any trouble – used especially about a child SYN well-behaved OPP naughty: She’s such a good baby. The kids were as good as gold (=very good). → be on your best behaviour at behaviour(2) 9making you healthy likely to make you healthy, either physically or mentally OPP badgood for Fresh fruit and vegetables are good for you. Watching too much TV isn’t good for you.good to eat/drink They have to learn which wild foods are good to eat.10improving something likely to improve the condition of something OPP badgood for products that are good for the environment The publicity has been good for business.11physically well [used especially in negatives and comparatives] healthy or well: ‘How are you?’ ‘Better, thanks.’ Lyn’s not feeling too good today.12not damaged or weak if the condition of something is good, it is not damaged or weakin good condition/shape It’s in pretty good condition for an old car. Boris had always kept his body in good shape. The Chancellor announced that the economy is in good shape. Once the boat’s repaired, it’ll be as good as new (=in perfect condition).somebody’s good eye/arm/leg etc (=the one that is not damaged) He sat up, supporting himself on his good arm.13kind kind and understanding about what other people need or wantgood about Dad lent me the money. He was very good about it.it/that/this is good of somebody It was good of him to offer you a lift. The company’s always been very good to me.► see thesaurus at kind 14morally right behaving correctly or being right according to accepted moral standards OPP bad: a good man I try to be good, but it isn’t always easy. Well, that’s my good deed for the day (=something good you try to do for someone else every day). I’m on the side of the good guys (=people who behave in a morally right way, for example in a film).15large large in amount, size, range etc → goodish: We’ve had a good crop of apples. There’s a good range of leisure facilities. I’d been waiting a good while (=a fairly long time). Our team has a good chance of winning (=is fairly likely to win).16reasonable price a good price is reasonable and not expensive: Thirty dollars sounds like a good price to me.17completely/thoroughly [only before noun] doing something for a long time, so that you do it completely and thoroughly: You need a good rest. Take a good look at it. She sat down and had a good cry. This time he waited until he was good and ready (=completely ready).18a good deal a lot: It cost a good deal, I can tell you.a good deal of trouble/time/work etc I went to a good deal of trouble to get this ticket.a good deal bigger/better etc He was a good deal older than her.19good value (for money) British English something that is good value is not expensive, or is worth what you pay for it: The three-course menu is good value for money.20good for something a)able to be used for a particular period of time SYN validgood for one month/a year etc Your passport is good for another three years. b)likely to continue living or being useful for a particular time or distance, even though old or not in good conditiongood for some time/a hundred miles etc This old truck is good for another 100,000 miles. c)informal likely to give you something or provide something: Dad should be good for a few bucks.21a good three miles/ten years etc at least three miles, ten years etc, and probably more: It’s a good mile away. He’s a good ten years younger than her.22as good as almostas good as done/finished etc The summer’s as good as over.as good as dead/ruined/useless etc This carpet’s as good as ruined.23a good few/many a fairly large number of things or people: I’ve done this a good few times now. A good many people were upset about the new tax.24too good to be true/to last informal so good that you cannot believe it is real, or you expect something bad to happen: Their relationship had always seemed too good to be true.25somebody’s too good for somebody used to say that you think the second person does not deserve to have a relationship with the first: George is a good lad, too good for you!26in your own good time informal if you do something in your own good time, you do it only when you are ready to do it, rather than when other people want you to: I’ll tell him in my own good time.27in good time (for something/to do something) British English if you do something in good time, you do it early enough to be ready for a particular time or event: Ben arrived in good time for dinner.28hanging/shooting etc is too good for somebody spoken used to say that someone has done something so bad that they deserve the most severe punishment available29as good a time/place etc as any used to say that although a time etc is not perfect, there will probably not be a better one: I suppose this is as good a place as any to stay.30be as good as your word to do something that you promised to do31a good word for somebody/something something good that you say about someone or something: Dan put in a good word for you at the meeting.have/find a good word (to say) No one had a good word to say for her.32be in somebody’s good books informal if you are in someone’s good books, they are pleased with you or your work: I’ll ask my boss for the day off – I’m in her good books just now.33have a good thing going to have or be doing something that is successful: They’ve got a good thing going with that little shop of theirs.34be onto a good thing British English informal to have found an easy way of being successful or getting what you want: Andrew knew when he was onto a good thing.35make good (also make it good) to become successful and rich after being poor – used especially in newspapers: a country boy who made good in New York36make good a debt/loss etc to pay someone money that you owe, or to provide money to replace what has been lost – used especially in business: The loss to the company was made good by contributions from its subsidiaries.37make good your escape literary to succeed in escaping38the good life an expensive way of living with good food, fast cars etc: his weakness for women and the good life39the good old days the good times in the past: We talked for hours about the good old days.40good works things that someone does to help other people, especially people with problems41somebody’s good offices formal help that someone provides, especially someone in a position of power42good Samaritan someone who gives help to people in trouble43the good book old-fashioned the Bible → so far so good at far1(8) , → give as good as you get at give1(34) , → while the going’s good at going1(4) , → hold good at hold1(14) , → for good measure at measure2(8) , → pay good money for something at money(5) , → bad/good sailor at sailor(2) , → that’s/it’s all well and good at well3(4) SPOKEN PHRASES44 good a)used to say that you are pleased about something: Good. I’m glad that’s finished. ‘I got an A in biology, Mum.’ ‘Oh, good.’ b)used to tell someone that you think their work or what they are doing is good: ‘Is the answer five?’ ‘Yes, good.’45 that’s good used to say that you approve of something: ‘I’ve booked a table.’ ‘Oh, that’s good.’46 (that’s a) good idea/point/question used to say that someone has just said or suggested something interesting or important that you had not thought of before: ‘But it’s Sunday, the bank will be closed.’ ‘Good point.’47 good luck used to say that you hope that someone is successful or that something good happens to them: Good luck in your exams.48 good luck to him/them etc used to say that you hope someone is successful, even if you think this is unlikely: ‘They’re hoping to finish it by November.’ ‘Good luck to them.’49 good for somebody used to say that you approve of something that someone has done: ‘I’ve decided to accept the job.’ ‘Good for you.’50 it’s a good thing (also it’s a good job British English) used to say that you are glad something happened, because there would have been problems if it had not happened: It’s a good thing you’re at home. I’ve lost my keys.and a good thing/job too British English She’s gone, and a good thing too.51 that’s/it’s not good enough used to say that you are not satisfied with something and that you are annoyed about it: It’s just not good enough. I’ve been waiting an hour!52be good and ready to be completely ready: We’ll go when I’m good and ready and not before.53 that’s a good one used to tell someone that you do not believe something they have said and think it is a joke or a trick: You won $50,000? That’s a good one!54 be good for a laugh (also be a good laugh British English) to be enjoyable or amusing: It’s Hazel’s party tomorrow. Should be good for a laugh.55 good old John/Karen etc used to praise someone, especially because they have behaved in the way that you expect them to: Good old Ed! I knew he wouldn’t let us down.56 good grief/God/Lord/heavens/gracious! used to express surprise or anger: ‘It’s going to cost us £500.’ ‘Good grief!’57good job American English used to tell someone that they have done something well58 good girl/boy/dog etc used to tell a child or animal that they have behaved well or done something well: Sit! Good dog.59 if you know what’s good for you used in a threatening way to tell someone to do something or something bad will happen to them: Do as he says, if you know what’s good for you!60 would you be good enough to do something? (also would you be so good as to do something?) formal used to ask someone very politely to do something: Would you be good enough to help me with my bags?61 all in good time British English used when someone wants to do something soon but you want to wait a little: ‘When can we open our presents, Mum?’ ‘All in good time, Billy.’62have a good one American English used to say goodbye and to wish someone a nice day63be good to go American English informal to be ready to do something: I’ve got my shoes and I’m good to go.64be as good as it gets if a situation is as good as it gets, it is not going to improve: Enjoy yourself while you can. This is as good as it gets.65it’s all good especially American English informal used to say that a situation is good or acceptable, or that there is not a problem: Don’t worry about it, man – it’s all good.66 very good British English old-fashioned used to tell someone in a position of authority that you will do what they have asked: ‘Tell the men to come in.’ ‘Very good, sir.’67 (jolly) good show British English old-fashioned used to say that you approve of something someone has doneUSAGE: Good, well• Good is an adjective in standard English. Well is an adverb:· She's a good player.· The team played well.• You will sometimes hear people say 'The team played good', especially in American English, but this is a non-standard use.• The comparative form of both good and well is better:· His first book was better.· We’ll play better next time.• The superlative form of both good and well is best:· Who is the best singer?· How could this best be achieved?THESAURUSgood of a high standard or quality: · I’ve just read a really good book.· My French is not very good.nice pleasant and enjoyable. Nice is very common in spoken English. In written English, it is better to use other words: · I hope you have a nice vacation.· It will be nice to see you again.good quality/high quality well made from good materials: · If you buy good quality shoes, they last much longer.· high-quality wallpapersfine used for describing things of a very high quality, or weather with no rain and clear skies: · The restaurant serves the finest food in Florence.· If it’s fine tomorrow, we’ll go for a walk.neat American English spoken good – used when you like something: · That’s a neat idea.· They sell some really neat stuff.attractive an attractive offer, course of action etc seems good and makes you want to accept it or do it: · Going home for dinner was a more attractive proposition than completing his run.· Buying direct from the manufacturer seems the most attractive option.impressive something that is impressive is good in a way that makes people admire it: · an impressive achievement· It was a very impressive performance.extremely goodexcellent/superb extremely good: · Your English is excellent.· She’s a superb teacher.great/wonderful/terrific/fantastic especially spoken extremely good: · It’s a great film.· Her cooking is wonderful.· That’s a terrific idea!brilliant British English especially spoken extremely good: · The play was absolutely brilliant.amazing/incredible extremely good, in a surprising and exciting way: · New York is an amazing place.· The skating has been incredible in this competition.beautiful/glorious used about weather that is very pleasant and sunny: · It’s a beautiful day.· The weather was just glorious.outstanding/first-class/top-quality much better than other places, people etc: · an outstanding performance· The service is always first-class.exceptional unusually good: · Occasionally, we get a student with exceptional talent.· a woman of exceptional beautyawesome especially American English informal very good: · The movie was awesome.be out of this world spoken to be extremely good: · Their chocolate cake is just out of this world! good1 adjective good2 noun good3 adverb goodgood2 ●●● S3 W2 noun Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1no good/not much good/not any good a)not useful or suitable: One lesson’s not much good – you need five or six. ‘I could come next week.’ ‘That’s no good. I’ll be away.’good for The land here isn’t any good for agricultural crops.good to You’re no good to me if you can’t drive a car. b)of a low standard or level of ability: The movie wasn’t much good. Is the new headteacher any good?no good at (doing) something I’m no good at speaking in public. c)morally bad: Stay away from Jerry – he’s no good.2it’s no good (doing something) used to say that an action will not achieve what it is intended to achieve: It’s no good telling him – he won’t listen.3 do some good/do somebody good to have a useful effect: She works for a small charity where she feels she can do some good. I’ll talk to him but I don’t think it will do any good. A bit more exercise would do you good. → do more harm than good at harm1(1) 4what’s the good of ...?/what good is ...? used to say that it is not worth doing or having something in a particular situation: What’s the good of buying a boat if you’re too busy to use it? What good is money when you haven’t any friends?5for good permanently: The injury may keep him out of football for good.6 for the good of somebody/something in order to help someone or improve a situation: We must work together for the good of the community. Take the medicine – it’s for your own good!7[uncountable] behaviour, attitudes, forces etc that are morally right: She is definitely an influence for good on those boys. There’s a lot of good in him, in spite of his rudeness. the struggle between good and evil → do-gooder 8be up to no good informal to be doing or planning something wrong or dishonest: Those guys look like they’re up to no good.9the common/general good formal the advantage of everyone in society or in a group: countries united for the common good10be (all) to the good used to say that something that happens is good, especially when it is in addition to or as the result of something else: If further improvements can be made, that would be all to the good.11three goals/£200 etc to the good used to say that someone has more of something than before or than someone else: With United two goals to the good, the result seemed a certainty. good1 adjective good2 noun good3 adverb goodgood3 adverb informal spoken especially American English Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family well. Many teachers think this is not correct English: The business is doing good now. Listen to me good!
WDF	good [gʊd] 级别:better, best CET4CET6TEM4考研IELTS j110 386236 129228 81840 74737 65943 34488 n2274 18073 1835 1976 4088 4008 6166 r5106 5095 1044 1454 1140 926 531 ADJ101 13141484 NOUN1961 696999 ADV5429 163257 Spoken: 392274590 best[359252] better[570776] 好的(78%)，好处(11%)，优秀的(7%)，善行(3%)，上等的(1%) n.好处；善行；慷慨的行为 adj.好的；优良的；愉快的；虔诚的 adv.好 n.(Good)人名；(英)古德；(瑞典)戈德

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