单词 | well |
释义 | Word Frequency well 1(wɛl) adverbWord forms: better or best 1. (often used in combination) in a satisfactory manner the party went very well 2. (often used in combination) in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner she plays the violin well 3. in a correct or careful manner listen well to my words 4. in a comfortable or prosperous manner to live well 5. (usually used with auxiliaries) suitably; fittingly you can't very well say that 6. intimately I knew him well 7. in a kind or favourable manner she speaks well of you 8. to a great or considerable extent; fully to be well informed 9. by a considerable margin let me know well in advance 10. (preceded by could, might, or may) indeed you may well have to do it yourself 11. informal (intensifier) well safe 12. all very well 13. as well 14. as well as 15. just leave well alone 16. well and good 17. well up in adjective (usually postpositive) 18. (when prenominal, usually used with a negative) in good health I'm very well, thank you he's not a well man 19. satisfactory, agreeable, or pleasing 20. prudent; advisable it would be well to make no comment 21. prosperous or comfortable 22. fortunate or happy it is well that you agreed to go exclamation 23. a. an expression of surprise, indignation, or reproof b. an expression of anticipation in waiting for an answer or remark sentence connector 24. an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc well, I don't think I will come Word origin Old English wel; related to Old High German wala, wola (German wohl), Old Norse val, Gothic wailaWord Frequency well 2(wɛl) noun 1. a hole or shaft that is excavated, drilled, bored, or cut into the earth so as to tap a supply of water, oil, gas, etc 2. a natural pool where ground water comes to the surface 3. a. a cavity, space, or vessel used to contain a liquid b. (in combination) an inkwell 4. an open shaft through the floors of a building, such as one used for a staircase 5. a deep enclosed space in a building or between buildings that is open to the sky to permit light and air to enter 6. a. a bulkheaded compartment built around a ship's pumps for protection and ease of access b. another word for cockpit 7. a perforated tank in the hold of a fishing boat for keeping caught fish alive 8. (in England) the open space in the centre of a law court 9. a source, esp one that provides a continuous supply he is a well of knowledge verb 10. to flow or cause to flow upwards or outwards tears welled from her eyes Word origin Old English wella; related to Old High German wella (German Welle wave), Old Norse vella boiling heatWord Frequency we'll(wiːl) contraction of we will or we shall |
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