Search results for ‘well-meaning’
Chinese to English Dictionary (1-1 of 1)
- 卐
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- 1. Swastika, from Sanskrit svástika, meaning well-being. It is used as a kind of ancient charm, phylactery or religious symbol. The sign 卐 has been used in Brahmanism, Jainism and Buddhism, etc. In Buddhist sutras and temples, it's also written as "卍" .
- 2. Swastika, a symbol used as the emblem of the Nazi party under Adolf Hitler, officially adopted in 1935.
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English Dictionary (1-1 of 1)
- well-meaning
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- having or indicating good or benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results
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Examples (1-5 of 9)
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He believes a well-meaning smile can help to solve many problems and conflicts.
- 他相信一个善意的微笑往往能解决许多问题和矛盾。
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Children should follow the well-meaning advice of parents or grandparents.
- 孩子应该听父母或祖父母的忠告。
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His well-meaning parents furthered his misery by throwing him a party.
- 他爸妈好心给他举行生日聚会更加深了他的痛苦。
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Her well-meaning words were received in silence.
- 她好意的话语迎来的只是一片沉默。
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The son's well-meaning efforts threw a singular chill upon the father's admirers.
- 儿子善意的努力让父亲的敬慕者有几分扫兴。