Good和bad是两个尖锐的反义词,在惯用语中,也时时可见。下面便是些例子: 1. For ones own good:对某人有利 It is advisable for a person to learn a new language; it is for his own good. 2. In someones good books : 令某人喜欢 Tom has changed for the better and is now in our good books. 3. Do someone good:对某人有好处 After a long period of hard work, it will do you good if you take a short holiday. 4. Do someone a good turn:帮助某人 I can never forget the day when David did me a good turn out of sheer kindness. 5. Give someone a good talking-to:强烈批评某人 A woman customer complained to the manager and the manager gave the salesgirl a good talking-to. 6. Good riddance:大解脱 That nasty fellow has gone at last. Good riddance! 7. Have a good time:享受一番 Some old friends met at the weekend and they had a good time at the club. 8. Hold good:继续有效 Certain rules and regulations hold good at all times and places. 9. While the going is good:当情况尚好时 We can have some end-of -the-year bonus while the going is good. |