good behavior
good behavior — noun
1. conduct that follows rules and shows respect or self-control.
conduct that follows rules and shows respect or self-control.
The teacher praised the class for its good behavior during the assembly.
good behavior
The children earned extra playground time as a reward for good behavior.
good behavior
Visitors are expected to show good behavior while they are inside the museum.
My grandmother told us to be on our good behavior at the wedding.
- proper conduct
more formal wording for behavior that follows accepted rules
- obedience
stresses following rules or orders
- self-control
stresses controlling one's actions or emotions
- misbehavior
bad or rule-breaking behavior
- misconduct
more formal, often for adults in work, sport, or official settings
文法句型
good behavior
reward someone for good behavior
expect good behavior from someone
be on your good behavior
用法筆記
Good behavior is usually uncountable. It is often used when an adult, teacher, official, or institution is judging whether someone has behaved properly.
常見錯誤
Do not usually say 'good behaviors' for this meaning. Say 'The school rewards good behavior,' not 'The school rewards good behaviors.'
2. under a temporary arrangement in which the final result depends on continuing to
under a temporary arrangement in which the final result depends on continuing to behave properly.
The inmate was released early on good behavior after several years in prison.
on good behavior
Her continued participation in the program depends on good behavior during the trial period.
depends on good behavior
The court allowed him to remain at home on good behavior until sentencing.
The school readmitted the student on good behavior for the rest of the term.
- probation
a formal legal arrangement; not always the same as being on good behavior
- conditional release
release that depends on meeting conditions
文法句型
on good behavior
release someone on good behavior
remain on good behavior
depend on good behavior
用法筆記
This sense is narrower than ordinary good behavior. It describes a condition or probation-like period in which a later decision depends on continued proper conduct.
常見錯誤
Do not use this legal sense for any ordinary polite action. For everyday politeness, use sense 1.