释义 |
Examples:lit. drain away filth and bring in fresh water (idiom); fig. dispel evil and usher in good—in violation of contract and good faith—distinguish (good and bad)—bad people and good people do not mix—wife kids and a warm bed (common saying); the simple and good life—fashionable and good-looking guy (slang)—distinguish good and evil (idiom); to uphold virtue and condemn evil—talented and good-looking [idiom.]—be brave and good at fighting [idiom.]—sit and waste a good opportunity (idiom); to lose the chance—high official and noble persons (idiom); the great and the good—good teacher and helpful friend (idiom); mentor—one's lot (of good and bad fortune)—everything clear and in good order (idiom); neat and tidy—good and bad luck (in astrology)—genuine and sincere regards (idiom); in good faith—ritual for seeking good fortune and avoiding disaster—Good has its reward and evil has its recompense. The payback is just a matter of time—for the common good and forgetting personal interests (idiom); behave altruistically—good and bad intermingled—dualism, belief that the universe is made of two different substance (e.g. mind and matter or good and evil)—Two deities, one short, one tall, chained together at the ankle, responsible for rewarding the good and punishing the bad—good and bad people intermingled—persuade using all possible arguments (idiom); to act good cop and bad cop in turn—fig. right and wrong, good and evil—good fortune and reputation—praise good and expose vice—the time is right, geographical and social conditions are favorable (idiom); a good time go to war—uphold good and suppress evil [idiom.]—lit. mistake good intentions for a donkey's liver and lungs [idiom.]—choose what is good and hold fast to it [idiom.]—close down a business for good and put the best face on it [idiom.]— |