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well-meaning

英 ['wel'mi:niŋ] 美
  • adj. 善意的;好心的

英英释意


1. not unfriendly or threatening;
"her well-meaning words were received in silence"
"the exasperation of a...well-meaning cow worried by dogs"
2. marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results;
"a well-intentioned but clumsy waiter"
"a well-meaning but tactless fellow"
"the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers"- S.W.Maughm
"blunt but well-meant criticism"