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单词 well-meaning
释义 well-meaning
\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English wel-mening, from wel well + mening, present participle of menen to intend — more at mean
: having or motivated by good intentions but often producing unwelcome results through inefficiency or lack of wisdom
 < the son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers — W.S.Maugham >
 < a rather stupid, well-meaning mother — New York Herald Tribune Book Review >
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