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goodenough

UK /ˌɡʊdɪˈnʌf/US /ˌɡʊdɪˈnʌf/

词源

复合词,由 'good'(好)和 'enough'(足够)组合而成,最早可追溯至19世纪,用于描述达到基本标准的事物。

adjective

❶ 指某事物或人虽然不完美,但已经足够好,能满足基本需求或达到可接受的标准。

“The hotel wasn't luxurious, but it was goodenough for our short stay.”

(这家酒店不算豪华,但对于我们短暂的住宿来说已经足够好了。)

“Her performance was goodenough to pass the audition.”

(她的表现足够好,通过了试镜。)

同义词:adequate, sufficient, passable, acceptable, satisfactory

常见短语

good enough — 表示某事物或人虽然不完美,但已经足够满足需求或达到标准。

“This solution isn't perfect, but it's good enough for now.”

(这个解决方案并不完美,但目前已经足够了。)