A person who does good; (now chiefly with disparaging implication) a person who tries to do good; a well-meaning, active, but sometimes unrealistic…
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| 释义 | society > society and the community > social attitudes > philanthropy > [noun] > unrealistic philanthropism > unrealistic philanthropist (5) do-gooder1901 A person who does good; (now chiefly with disparaging implication) a person who tries to do good; a well-meaning, active, but sometimes unrealistic… sob sister1912 a female journalist who writes sentimental reports or articles; a writer of sob stories; hence in various transferred uses, esp.: an actress who… do-good1923 Originally U.S. = do-gooder, n. Now chiefly with disparaging implication. uplifter1923 North American. One engaged in social reform; a ‘do-gooder’. do-gooding1938 The action or fact of doing good. |
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