| 单词 | good |
| 释义 | good (gʊd ) Word forms: better , best 1. adjective A1 Good means pleasant or enjoyable. We had a really good time together. I know they would have a better life here. There's nothing better than a good cup of hot coffee. It's so good to hear your voice after all this time. 2. adjective A1 Good means of a high quality, standard, or level. Exercise is just as important to health as good food. His parents wanted Raymond to have the best possible education. The train's average speed was no better than that of our bicycles. ...good quality furniture. 3. adjective A1 If you are good at something, you are skilful and successful at doing it. He was very good at his work. [+ at] I'm not very good at singing. [+ at] He is one of the best players in the world. I always played football with my older brother because I was good for my age. Synonyms: proficient, able, skilled, capable 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A1 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. On balance biotechnology should be good news for developing countries. I had the good fortune to be selected. This is not a good example to set other children. I think the response was good. Synonyms: positive, beneficial, favourable, advantageous 5. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A1 A good idea, reason, method, or decision is a sensible or valid one. They thought it was a good idea to make some offenders do community service. There is good reason to doubt this. Could you give me some advice on the best way to do this? Synonyms: sensible, useful, wise, valuable 6. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] B1+ If you say that it is good that something should happen or good to do something, you mean it is desirable, acceptable, or right. I think it's good that some people are going. It is always best to choose organically grown foods if possible. Synonyms: desirable, pleasing, positive, productive 7. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A2 A good estimate or indication of something is an accurate one. We have a fairly good idea of what's going on. This is a much better indication of what a school is really like. Laboratory tests are not always a good guide to what happens in the world. Synonyms: clear, correct, accurate, exact 8. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] 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. Whether such properties are a good deal will depend on individual situations. The merchandise is reasonably priced and offers exceptionally good value. 9. adjective A1 If something is good for a person or organization, it benefits them. Rain water was once considered to be good for the complexion. [+ for] Nancy chose the product because it is better for the environment. [+ for] Synonyms: beneficial, useful, healthy, helpful 10. singular noun [with poss] B2 If something is done for the good of a person or organization, it is done in order to benefit them. Furlaud urged him to resign for the good of the country. Victims want to see justice done not just for themselves, but for the greater good of society. I'm only telling you this for your own good! Synonyms: benefit, interest, gain, advantage 11. uncountable noun B2 If someone or something is no good or is not any good, they are not satisfactory or are of a low standard. If the weather's no good then I won't take any pictures. I was never any good at maths. 12. uncountable noun B2 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. It's no good worrying about it now. We gave them water and kept them warm, but it didn't do any good. There is no way to measure these effects; the chances are it did some good. 13. uncountable noun Good is what is considered to be right according to moral standards or religious beliefs. Good and evil may co-exist within one family. Synonyms: virtue, goodness, righteousness, worth 14. adjective B2 Someone who is good is morally correct in their attitudes and behaviour. The president is a good man. For me to think I'm any better than a homeless person on the street is ridiculous. Synonyms: honourable, moral, worthy, ethical 15. adjective A2 Someone, especially a child, who is good obeys rules and instructions and behaves in a socially correct way. The children were very good. I'm going to be a good boy now. Both boys had good manners, politely shaking hands. 16. adjective A2 Someone who is good is kind and thoughtful. You are good to me. Her good intentions were thwarted almost immediately. Just ask the Admiral if he will be good enough to drop me a note. 17. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ Someone who is in a good mood is cheerful and pleasant to be with. People were in a pretty good mood. He exudes natural charm and good humour. A relaxation session may put you in a better frame of mind. Synonyms: cheerful, happy, pleasant, agreeable 18. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B1+ If people are good friends, they get on well together and are very close. She and Gavin are good friends. She's my best friend, and I really love her. 19. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A person's good eye, arm, or leg is the one that is healthy and strong, if the other one is injured or weak. He turned his good eye on me and laughed. 20. adjective You use good to emphasize the great extent or degree of something. [emphasis] We waited a good fifteen minutes. This whole thing's got a good bit more dangerous. 21. convention B2 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.' Oh good, Tom's just come in. 'Strike Force Three are here, sir.'—'Good.' 22. See also best, better, goods 23. as good as phrase 'As good as' can be used to mean ' almost'. His career is as good as over. The vote as good as kills the chance of real reform. 24. the common good phrase [oft for PHR] If you do something for the common good, you do it for the benefit or advantage of everyone. ...communities working together for the common good. Many of them placed self-interest before the common good. 25. do sb good phrase B2 If you say that something will do someone good, you mean that it will benefit them or improve them. The outing will do me good. It's probably done you good to get away for a few hours. You don't do anybody any good by getting yourself arrested. 26. for good phrase B2 If something changes or disappears for good, it never changes back or comes back as it was before. The days of big-time racing at the local velodrome had gone for good. A few shots of this drug cleared up the disease for good. Synonyms: permanently, finally, for ever, once and for all 27. good for you/him/her/them convention B2 People say 'Good for you' to express approval of your actions. [feelings] 'He has a girl now, who he lives with.'—'Good for him.' 28. be good for phrase [VERB inflects, PHRASE noun] If someone is good for something, you can rely on them to provide that thing. Joe was always good for a colorful quote. He was stupid, useless, and good for nothing but his money. 29. it's a good job phrase B2 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. It's a good thing you aren't married. It's a good job it happened here rather than on the open road. 30. make good phrase 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. It may cost several billion roubles to make good the damage. 31. make good phrase If someone makes good a threat or promise or makes good on it, they do what they have threatened or promised to do. [mainly US] Certain that he was going to make good his threat to kill her, she lunged for the gun. He was confident the allies would make good on their pledges. [+ on] 32. make good phrase [VERB inflects] If someone makes good, they become successful, famous, or rich. Both men are poor boys made good. Synonyms: make it [informal], succeed, do well, flourish 33. as good as new phrase 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. I only ever use that on special occasions so it's as good as new. In a day or so he will be as good as new. 34. good old phrase You use good old before the name of a person, place, or thing when you are referring to them in an affectionate way. [feelings] Good old Harry. Reliable to the end. There is nothing wrong with good old cauliflower cheese. 35. the good life phrase 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 phrase [verb-link PHRASE] If you are in someone's bad books, they are annoyed with you. If you are in their good books, they are pleased with you. Sir John was definitely in the Treasury's bad books for incorrect thinking on economic prospects. Right from my very first day I seemed to be in everyone's good books. 37. deal1 [sense 1]quantifier B2 If you say that you need or have a great deal of or a good deal of a particular thing, you are emphasizing that you need or have a lot of it. [emphasis] ...a great deal of money. I am in a position to save you a good deal of time. 38. in good faith phrase If you do something in good faith, you seriously believe that what you are doing is right, honest, or legal, even though this may not be the case. This report was published in good faith but we regret any confusion which may have been caused. Synonyms: honestly, sincerely, honourably 39. so far so good phrase You can say so far so good to express satisfaction with the way that a situation or activity is progressing, developing, or happening. [feelings] 40. a good few phrase [PHRASE noun, PHR of n] You use not a few when you are referring to quite a lot of things or people. You can also use a good few in this way, mainly in British English. [emphasis] I've made this argument, and not a few people would disagree with me. I think a good few of the others were like me, a bit confused. 41. good as gold phrase If you say that a child is being as good as gold, you are emphasizing that they are behaving very well and are not causing you any problems. [emphasis] The boys were as good as gold on our walk. 42. good gracious exclamation Some people say good gracious or goodness gracious in order to express surprise or annoyance. [feelings] Good gracious, look at that specimen will you? 43. good grief exclamation Some people say 'Good grief' when they are surprised or shocked. [feelings] 'He's been arrested for theft and burglary.'—'Good grief!' 44. good heavens exclamation You say ' Good heavens!' or 'Heavens!' to express surprise or to emphasize that you agree or disagree with someone. [spoken, feelings] Good Heavens! That explains a lot! 'I thought you were bringing it.'—'Heavens, no.' 45. for good or ill phrase [oft PHR with cl] If you say that something is happening or will happen for good or ill, you mean that it is out of anyone's control whether it happens and what its effects will be. [formal] The world, for good or ill, had moved on. 46. good job singular noun [usually adjective NOUN] B2 If you say that someone is doing a good job, you mean that they are doing something well. In British English, you can also say that they are making a good job of something. We could do a far better job of managing it than they have. [+ of] You've done a fine job with Billy and Joey. 47. good lord exclamation Lord is used in exclamations such as 'good Lord!' and 'oh Lord!' to express surprise, shock, frustration, or annoyance about something. [feelings] 'Good lord, that's what he is: he's a police officer.' 'They didn't fire you for drinking, did they?'—'Lord, no! I only drink beer, nowadays.' 48. for good measure phrase If you say that something is done for good measure, you mean that it is done in addition to a number of other things. I repeated my question for good measure. For good measure, a few details of hotels were included. Synonyms: in addition, as well, besides, to boot 49. the good old days phrase When people refer to the good old days, they are referring to a time in the past when they think that life was better than it is now. He remembers the good old days when you could leave your door open at night. 50. good question convention B2 If you say ' Good question' in reply to a question, you mean that it is a difficult question to answer, or perhaps that you are embarrassed about the answer or do not know the answer. [spoken] 'Why didn't you appoint Ron twelve months ago?'—'Good question.' 51. in good shape phrase B2 If someone or something is in shape, or in good shape, they are in a good state of health or in a good condition. If they are in bad shape, they are in a bad state of health or in a bad condition. ...the Fatburner Diet Book, a comprehensive guide to getting in shape. He was still in better shape than many young men. The trees were in bad shape from dry rot. 52. to stand someone in good stead phrase If you say that something will stand someone in good stead, you mean that it will be very useful to them in the future. These two games here will stand them in good stead for the future. My years of teaching stood me in good stead. 53. in good time phrase If you arrive somewhere in good time, you arrive early so that there is time to spare before a particular event. If we're out, we always make sure we're home in good time for the programme. [+ for] Synonyms: on time, early, ahead of schedule, ahead of time 54. too good to be true phrase B2 If you say that something seems too good to be true, you are suspicious of it because it seems better than you had expected, and you think there may be something wrong with it that you have not noticed. The celebrations were remarkably peaceful. Indeed, it seemed almost too good to be true. 55. to be as good as one's word phrase [verb-link PHRASE, PHRASE with cl] If you are true to your word or as good as your word, you do what you say you will do. How do I know that he will be true to his word? They were as good as their word and stayed away. Quotations: Mostly, we are good when it makes sense. A good society is one that makes sense of being goodEnduring Love Being good is just a matter of temperament in the endThe Nice and the Good No one can be good for long if goodness is not in demandThe Good Woman of Setzuan `For your own good' is a persuasive argument that will eventually make a man agree to his own destructionFaces in the Water No people do so much harm as those who go about doing goodLife Do good by stealth, and blush to find it fameEpilogue to the Satires Idioms: the road to hell is paved with good intentions said to mean that it is not enough for someone to make plans or promises, but they must also do those things The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and there are many, many pots of vitamin tablets which have been started but never finished. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers you can't keep a good man down said to mean that if people are able and determined, they will recover from any difficulties or problems and be successful. You can replace `man' with `woman' or with another word referring to a person. Rios hit a winning smash from a sitting position before toppling over. You can't keep a good man down, although there are those who would like to try. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers good as gold behaving very well They were both in the playroom as good as gold. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers give as good as you get to argue, fight or compete as strongly and fiercely as your opponent Always give as good as you get in discussions and meetings. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers as good as new in very good condition and looking new Manufacturers recommend that carpets should be washed regularly to prolong their life and keep them looking as good as new. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers enough is as good as a feast [British, old-fashioned] said to mean that there is no point in having more of something than you need or want `Enough is as good as a feast,' my great aunt Daisy used to say to me, as I reached an ever-chubbier hand towards the chocolate biscuits. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers be in someone's good books [British] to have done something that has pleased someone I never really was that bothered about being in the teacher's good books. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a good bet or a safe bet a sensible or useful thing to do When you're unfamiliar with your guests' likes and dislikes, poultry is a safe bet for the main course. If you really want to keep your home safe from robbery, your best bet is still to buy a burglar alarm. something that is very likely to happen or someone who is very likely to do something But they will not enjoy reading this book; it is a safe bet that few will read more than 100 pages. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers have a good innings [British, old-fashioned] to be successful for a long time His career ended when his horse fell and he was left with permanent loss of vision in his left eye. `I had a good innings,' he says. to live for a long time and have a good life He himself had had a good innings, he said, but he was sorry for younger victims in desolate circumstances. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers no news is good news said to mean that there is no need to worry, because people normally only send information when something bad has happened I had heard nothing all week. `Oh well,' I thought. `No news is good news.' Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a nod's as good as a wink said to mean that it is not necessary to explain something further, because you understand what someone has already told you indirectly Professor Mason was a very shrewd and skilled operator, and if he wanted to get his own way, a nod was as good as a wink. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers something looks good on paper said to mean that something seems to be a good idea, plan, or argument when you read about it, but may not be good in reality This system looks good on paper but it is expensive and, in my view, still of very limited value. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers take something in good part [British] to not be offended or upset by something One or two comments were made about his clothes but he took it all in good part. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers for good measure in addition to other things in order to make certain that something is successful or complete This is a fairly conventional love story, with a murder mystery thrown in for good measure. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers throw good money after bad to spend a lot of money in an attempt to get back money that you have already lost, for example in a bad investment We are not offering any more cash; we don't want to throw good money after bad. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: agricultural goods The products targeted ranged from agricultural goods, textiles and steel to industrial, electronic and paper products. Times, Sunday Times Then there are the nation's railroads, several of which depend on hauling agricultural goods to ports for export. Times,Sunday Times So we now have an external tariff on agricultural goods that shuts out exports from the developing world and keeps the world's poorest nations from growing properly. Times, Sunday Times Those include certifications for exports such as agricultural goods or for products that contain chemicals. Times, Sunday Times Services and agricultural goods tend to be the sticking points in trade talks, and the government has so far been evasive on its intentions for those sectors. Times, Sunday Times Trade produces substantial aggregate gains measured both in wages and the range of available goods. Times, Sunday Times Even in these days of cheaply available goods and seen-it-all-before shoppers, sales still spark our famine-fearing, feeding-frenzied instincts. Times, Sunday Times After the stand owner collects goods from a nearby granary or storehouse, a peddler will start roaming around roads distributing available goods. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are severe shortages of the most basic goods and a failure of healthcare and sanitation has sparked a cholera outbreak. Times, Sunday Times For many retirees, dividend payments are part of the income that they rely on to pay the rent and buy basic goods and services. Times,Sunday Times Falling prices for basic goods and services have assuredly helped the chancellor's case here. Times, Sunday Times These basic goods, they tell us, 'are not just means to, or capabilities for, a good life; they are the good life'. The Times Literary Supplement Basic goods such as bread, sugar and petrol are often not available in local shops. The Sun That not only hits foreign demand for goods and services, it also shaves foreign profits when translated back into sterling. Times, Sunday Times Firms are reporting healthy order books and a strong demand for goods, and most say they expect their output to grow over the coming months. Times, Sunday Times If that happens - in economists' terms, if final demand for goods and services picks up - manufacturing activity will accelerate, and with it job creation. Times, Sunday Times They are destroying the environment, yet without them the country, with its voracious demand for goods and services, would grind to a halt. Times, Sunday Times Many are also recruiting tens of thousands of temporary staff to cover for workers self-isolating and to help meet the demand for goods. The Sun It will require changing not only the way we distribute goods and services but also the way we produce them. The Times Literary Supplement We need socio-economic structures that distribute goods more fairly, reducing the damaging effects of excessive consumption in the rich countries and lifting the least developed out of poverty. Times, Sunday Times To organize production and to distribute goods and services among their populations, before market economies existed, people relied on tradition, top-down command, or community cooperation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Diploma distributes goods across three main categories - life sciences, seals and controls. Times, Sunday Times In addition, direct sales stores have been established to distribute goods produced under the movement directly to consumers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The oil price affects the economy through the cost of fuel for transport, including the distribution of goods by companies, for travel and for heating. Times, Sunday Times Rail facilitated distribution of goods, of which wheat was the most important. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It contains important regulations concerning property rights, inheritances, matrimonies, the distribution of goods and the regulation of various legal disputes (e.g. between neighbors). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The planning of work, the choice of technologies, the management and distribution of goods are seen as questions that can only be resolved in practice. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For instance, grievances regarding the distribution of goods in society are ultimately struggles for recognition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Managing the flow of goods required nous and logistics software. Times, Sunday Times It manages the flow of goods from overseas factories to the high street using its own supplychain software. Times, Sunday Times It manages the flow of goods from overseas factories to the high street through its proprietary supply-chain management software. Times, Sunday Times The flow of goods between supermarkets and suppliers continues uninterrupted. Times,Sunday Times Besides the impediments to the free flow of goods and services, there are barriers to the free movement of labour. Times, Sunday Times They have realised they have heaps of hills, heaps of fire trails and really good access. Times, Sunday Times There's good access to torque right around the dial but for maximum effect you need to be in the 6000rpm range. Times, Sunday Times It has a sunny garden and good access to local transport. The Sun It found that staff felt there was good access to training and flexible working opportunities and support for childcare. Times, Sunday Times It has a generous cabin with good access and looks gorgeous. Times, Sunday Times Contrarily, loving good food and conviviality can be a liability. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Great beach, good food, frightfully stylish surroundings. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I understand that biodiversity is a scientific observation and good food an aesthetic one, but that's my expertise. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But they would visit more if boozers served good food, had better seats, entertainment and showed less sport on the telly. The Sun (2010) The key is for head teachers to take responsibility for ensuring their canteen serves good food. Times, Sunday Times (2013) She and her best friend are forced to tangle with him and sundry other secret agents, and turn out to be pretty good at it. Times, Sunday Times (2018) He's just a good friend above all. The Sun (2015) Thanks to our good friend the compact disc. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Here he is remembered by his good friend, the band 's drummer. The Sun (2013) He was a good friend, whose wit and erudition will be greatly missed. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It is not a good idea to attempt to jot one down on the back of an envelope. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I think it's a good idea to practise what you preach. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Lots of paper napkins are always a good idea. The Sun (2011) Support stockings are a good idea, too, especially if you have varicose veins. The Sun (2011) Once an invention is licensed, it's also a good idea for faculty members to understand the terms of the licensing agreement. The Scientist (2000) The proportion of a company's shares that has been loaned out is therefore a good indicator of the 'short' interest in that stock. Times, Sunday Times (2008) A shiny, smooth forehead is a good indicator of this. The Sun (2009) The changes we are seeing are probably a good indicator of the changing climactic conditions there. Times, Sunday Times (2006) I think the nickname is a good indicator of his character at times, Lorna. SILENT JOE (2002) Waist measurement is a good indicator of fat levels. The Sun (2008) That good intention (with many others) was swept away by the tsunami of fatigue that hit us after his birth. Times, Sunday Times A good intention should always be applauded ... though we won't be holding out for a second single. The Sun Statements of good intention at summits do not always translate into action. Times, Sunday Times There was a good intention in there, albeit horribly misdirected. Times,Sunday Times The officers involved will be giving evidence of doing what they did with good intention. Times, Sunday Times He was a good listener and she had an amazing facility for presenting facts in order and concisely. COVER STORY (2003) Contains the immortal line: 'You need to be a good listener. The Sun (2012) He was a good listener and a quick learner. The Sun (2016) A good listener, he dispensed wise counsel. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A family lawyer has to be a really good listener - and have incredible energy and staying power. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I urge him to take a good look at a red admiral butterfly. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The same but younger is rarely a good look, and there is an inevitable anticlimax in knowing where all this is going to end up. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Deciding what you really need requires taking a good look at how you live, and prioritising items that are part of your daily life. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Your good mood is likely to be the result of 'disinhibition'. The Sun (2012) So save your good mood for the post-prandial board games. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Today he's in an especially good mood because his eldest daughter gave birth to his second grandchild the night before. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It just put them in a good mood. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Not a very good record, and not a very good omen for the future. The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990) Perhaps that's a good omen for the future. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Its success seemed a good omen. Times, Sunday Times (2014) People saw it as a good omen. The Sun (2012) This is a good omen for me. The Sun (2010) Exercise, fresh air, and good posture are all helpful. Stay Well This Winter (1989) The risk factors for each of them can be dramatically reduced with good posture. The Sun (2014) Lean forward from your hips keeping a good posture with your back. The Sun (2012) As any stiffness eases, sufferers are encouraged to gradually increase their range of neck movement, and maintain good posture when sitting or walking. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Quality claret at a good price. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They are stylish and funky, a good price and cheap to insure. The Sun (2006) For a good price, and nothing more about signing a quitclaim to my life. MAJIPOOR CHRONICLES (1982) Negotiate well, and they will also get you a good price on combs, nailclippers and emergency sewing kits. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You will need good quality potato crisps, thick, hand-cut ones, and plenty of slippery soft fried onion. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Most of all, get back to doing what you do best: mid-price, good quality basics for the middle-class masses. Times, Sunday Times (2012) We must do more to spread opportunity and improve access to good quality public services. Times, Sunday Times (2006) You can see little bits of suet and citrus peel in the filling, and the pastry seems good quality. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Many times backbenchers are the committee chairs and help develop policy or have good rapport with the upper management. Globe and Mail (2003) I had a good rapport with the fans. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They appeared to have struck up a good rapport. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It is really just about building a good rapport. The Sun (2016) In only five matches the two of them have established a good rapport. Times, Sunday Times (2013) There is a nice, buzzy atmosphere and good service. The Sun (2016) The spending of older people is twice as likely to be influenced by good service than their younger counterparts, the institute said. Times, Sunday Times (2016) What we ended up with was an object lesson in how important good service is. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The ideal temperature for good sleep is slightly cool so keep windows open or have a fan in the room. Times, Sunday Times (2012) For millions of people, good sleep and productive wakefulness are already elusive, night work or nightlife a reality, and the 'stimulant-sedative' loop all too familiar. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He has been charged with an act contrary to good sportsmanship. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It has, with a few exceptions, been a contest in which the excitement only narrowly exceeds the good sportsmanship. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Not all of it is wildly funny, but there is enough good stuff to account for the film's box-office success. Times, Sunday Times (2008) In a blind tasting against the good stuff you'd guess it was kettle descaler. Times, Sunday Times (2013) All good stuff, with a refreshing feel-bad factor. Times, Sunday Times (2007) All good stuff, essential stuff, but scratch a bit more and all sorts of awkward issues still abound. Times, Sunday Times (2013) After their relationship crumbles into mutual antipathy they have their minds erased, reignite their courtship, and experience the good stuff all over again. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It has a good supply of provisions, is in excellent condition, and ready to take the field again. Times, Sunday Times (2014) If you cannot obtain a good supply of linseed oil, use the organically grown seeds as an alternative. Fats, Nutrition and Health (1991) There is a large fireplace in the sitting room and a good supply of logs in the lean-to behind the outhouse. CHAMELEON (2002) The lounge on the first floor has magnificent views, a good supply of books and a coal-burning stove. Times, Sunday Times (2015) It the economy stalls, it will re-emphasise its role as provider of good value staples. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Particularly good value can be found in the 16th arrondissement. Times, Sunday Times (2016) And we sure as hell thought genuinely good value had gone. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They can be good value as long as you stay in control. The Sun (2010) On nine times future earnings it may at first sight appear cheap, but it isn't that good value. Times, Sunday Times (2011) There is good variety too with fruits such as mango and goji berries. The Sun (2016) There is a great range of farmers' markets and food festivals and a good variety of microbreweries. The Sun (2013) There is good variety to his game as well; he will kick when needed, go short or take the outside. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Try to eat at least one piece of fruit a day and get a good variety of vegetables. Coping with Angina (1990) It was a very happy service, overflowing with good will and with excellent congregational singing of the hymns. GOODBYE CURATE Large luxury firms were found to lag behind many other consumer goods manufacturers in social and environmental policies. Times, Sunday Times So far, luxury goods manufacturers have failed to convince consumers that higher prices mean higher standards. Times, Sunday Times Retailers and fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers will use influencers less. Times,Sunday Times Although the rules apply to all consumer goods manufacturers, luxury companies have lobbied hardest for the change. Times, Sunday Times Traditionally, luxury goods manufacturers were reticent about selling online because of the ease of price comparison and the lack of customer service and advice from trained sales staff. Times, Sunday Times In the last financial year, it sold goods worth 80m and made 25m profit which went into its antipoverty programmes. Times, Sunday Times The owners of a pet shop in the area emphasised the impact that the theft of goods worth that amount could have. Times, Sunday Times He took electrical goods worth 2,200 that had been donated. The Sun I put goods worth 47 in my trolley and went to the checkout. Times, Sunday Times They forced their way into his nearby property and stole tech goods worth £1,300 and a van. The Sun Second, the pound has been gradually strengthening, holding down the prices of imported goods. Times, Sunday Times But much of that spending involved the purchase of imported goods. Houston Chronicle Any return to a devalued drachma would mean that the laptop, along with other imported goods, would become even more expensive. Times, Sunday Times The anti lobby saw it only as inflationary, pushing up the cost of imported goods 25 per cent. Times, Sunday Times The weaker pound could push inflation back up to 4% as imported goods become more expensive, he said. Times, Sunday Times Those 70 years have seen tumbling trade barriers for industrial goods and the creation of a rules-based global trading system. Times, Sunday Times The price growth of industrial goods has been negative or zero for three months and there was a zero increase in food, alcohol and tobacco. Times, Sunday Times It covers all industrial goods and most farm produce except poultry. Times, Sunday Times Sharp falls also were seen in the metals and mining, chemicals, industrial goods and technology equipment industries. Times, Sunday Times Negotiations focus mainly on agricultural and industrial goods, with potential progress in the liberalisation of commercial services, anti-dumping regulations and fishing subsidies. Times, Sunday Times Not only had crime obviously paid, it looked jolly good fun in this breezy, salty comedy. Times, Sunday Times (2008) So here are some jolly good deals to get you in the festive mood. The Sun (2012) On a frozen lake this can be jolly good fun. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He thinks that is a jolly good idea. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It's all jolly, jolly good fun. The Sun (2016) They also bin perfectly good electrical goods rather than clean them, change a part or get them fixed. The Sun Maybe history says that they haven't but there are perfectly good explanations as to why they didn't. Times, Sunday Times Not at all - that's a perfectly good blood pressure. The Sun There might be perfectly good reasons for organising the work into different places. Times, Sunday Times A perfectly good script, but it just felt - ordinary. Times, Sunday Times Regardless of size of church, we're pretty good at finding ways to put ourselves above others. Christianity Today Religions seem pretty good at this and perhaps we should take a leaf out of their book. Times, Sunday Times The choice was easily made: the daughter of a duke surely must be pretty good. Times, Sunday Times Pretty good at this stage of the campaign whoever you are playing. The Sun Two beautiful daughters, a happy marriage, a glamorous career and thriving beauty business - it all looks pretty good from where we're standing. The Sun We cannot prosper as a nation of buy-to-let landlords; we must also produce goods and services and export to pay our way in the world. Times, Sunday Times Its affordability meant they could keep wages down and produce goods cheaply for foreign markets. Times, Sunday Times Job creation may also be imperilled, he said, as companies recruit fewer staff to produce goods and services for export. Times,Sunday Times Additionally, investors are selling shares in companies that make the machinery used by others to produce goods. Times, Sunday Times In this world you are either able to produce goods for hard currency, or you are going to have a lot of problems. Christianity Today With market uncertainty likely to remain, experts suggest holding defensive firms that provide goods and services consumers continue to buy, even in a recession. Times, Sunday Times I am not anti our supermarkets, they provide goods at very reasonable prices for my constituents who are hard up. Times, Sunday Times To continue to provide goods and services, provide gainful employment, engage a supply chain and, they hope, create profit, thereby contributing to the health of the economy. Times, Sunday Times Without credit insurance, suppliers can be reluctant to provide goods without payment upfront because they cannot be sure that bills will be settled in the event that their customer fails. Times, Sunday Times Small local stores provide goods like hardware, toys, groceries, and electronics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It is a rebuke to affluent societies, and a stern test of their resolve to act for the public good. Times, Sunday Times (2014) A law, for example, may be advertised as promoting the public good when in reality it caters only to some special-interest group. The Times Literary Supplement (2016) Besides the economic exploitation of timber the forest area also acts in various ways as a public good. Rural Land-Use Planning in Developed Nations (1989) In any pluralist society responsibility for the public good has been the central problem and issue. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) For civility does indeed preclude political radicalism of the kind concerned with the gratification of the individual at the expense of the public good. IN DEFENCE OF ARISTOCRACY (2004) It expanded beyond clothing and sells a range of goods from toys and books to nutrition supplements and electronics. Times,Sunday Times Having blemishes on your credit file could also mean having to pay significantly more for a wide range of goods and services. The Sun He believed, however, that the greater range of goods on offer in the stores would help the company to perform satisfactorily in such conditions. Times, Sunday Times Benefits include private healthcare, an award-winning pension scheme, the chance to buy shares in the organisation and discounts on a range of goods and services. Times, Sunday Times The increase was below the consumer prices index rate of 2.1 per cent, which monitors are wider range of goods and services. Times, Sunday Times Inspectors said that overall the jail was 'very safe', with good or reasonably good outcomes for its inmates. Times, Sunday Times On the face of it, the coalition has left the economy in reasonably good shape. Times, Sunday Times If you've written one reasonably good book, why try to follow on? Times, Sunday Times You need to give at least 45 days' notice for security clearance and must be in reasonably good health. Times, Sunday Times Two kilos of mussels will make a gargantuan feast for two or a reasonably good feed for four. Times, Sunday Times But do not miss other designer outlets in the building, including some interior design stores that will ship goods home for you. Times, Sunday Times She has spent most of this year trying to find new products to replace those from suppliers that can no longer ship goods. Times,Sunday Times That has filtered through to fuel prices, making it much more expensive to ship goods around the world. Times, Sunday Times They argue that splitting the quota will harm them by depriving them of flexibility to ship goods where prices are highest. Times, Sunday Times This leaves it as a pure logistics company, shipping goods around the country for the big grocers and for home deliveries. Times, Sunday Times Spend 30 or more on the phenomenal range of sporting goods offered by the website and save a fiver. The Sun It's become a bit like the closing down sale of a sporting goods shop that never actually closes. Times, Sunday Times Football fans may be more interested in who actually won the silverware, but these statistics matter for those competing in the sporting goods market. Times, Sunday Times Many former pros would become greengrocers or butchers, but we're only going to induct into our hall of fame the local purveyor of sporting goods. Times, Sunday Times Electronics, sporting goods, clothes and accessories for the great outdoors are due later this year. Times, Sunday Times I thought handling stolen goods was a crime. Times, Sunday Times He said the brokers offer criminals a venue to fence stolen goods. Chicago Sun-Times She admitted handling stolen goods and got an eight-month suspended sentence. The Sun There are also sites allowing you to buy stolen goods legally, and others that help you value antiques. Times, Sunday Times He admitted ten counts of handling stolen goods. The Sun They are also better able to trade goods and products. Times, Sunday Times Families can use the site to trade goods, services and even houses with each other, usually at a substantial discount. Times, Sunday Times It also wants 'a positive outcome for those who wish to trade goods and services'. Times, Sunday Times Most of its revenue comes from the fees it charges buyers and sellers to trade goods and services on its online marketplaces. Times, Sunday Times A recycled stationery scheme and switch-off campaign have been introduced, fair trade goods with biodegradable packaging are available in the canteen and the company employs green taxi firms. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 好的, 听话的, 擅长的 Japanese: 良い, 行儀のよい, うまい |
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