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goodness

/ˈɡʊdnəs/

CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #3838 in the learning path

善良;美德

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Definitions

n. the quality of being kind and morally good

善良;美德

n. the substances in food that help keep you healthy

营养;有益成分

int. used to express surprise, worry, or shock

天哪

Example

Her goodness showed when she shared her last sandwich.

她把最后一个三明治分给别人,显露出善良的本性。

Steaming vegetables can preserve more of their natural goodness than boiling them for long periods.

与长时间水煮相比,蒸蔬菜能保留更多天然营养。

Collocations

  • out of the goodness of your heart
  • natural goodness
  • thank goodness
  • my goodness

Word family

  • good (adj.)

Synonyms

  • kindness
  • virtue

Antonyms

  • wickedness

Usage tip

作名词通常不可数;My goodness表示惊讶。

FAQ

What does goodness mean?
the quality of being kind and morally good the substances in food that help keep you healthy used to express surprise, worry, or shock
How is goodness pronounced?
UK /ˈɡʊdnəs/, US /ˈɡʊdnəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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