well-meaning
英['wel'mi:ni?]
美
英英釋意
- 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"
