the good
the good — 慣用語
1. the enjoyable experiences, pleasures, and benefits that life gives to a person
美好事物
生活中令人愉快的事物與經歷
the enjoyable experiences, pleasures, and benefits that life gives to a person
After years of hard work, Rachel felt she deserved to enjoy the good that life had to offer.
經過多年的努力，Rachel 覺得她值得享受生命中的美好事物。
collocation: enjoy / deserve + the good
The festival was a celebration of all the good in the community — food, music, and friendship.
這個慶典是對社區中所有美好事物——食物、音樂和友誼——的頌揚。
the good in [noun phrase]
When Wei retired, he decided to travel and finally taste the good that the world has to share.
Wei 退休後決定去旅行，好好體驗這個世界的美好。
The nurse told Valentina to focus on the good in her life rather than worrying about small problems.
護士告訴 Valentina 要專注於生活中的美好事物，而不是為小問題煩惱。
- enjoy the good
- focus on the good
- the good in life
- the good that
- the bad
the unpleasant things that happen to people
文法句型
the good + [verb]
常見錯誤
2. actions, choices, or behaviour that are considered morally right, honest, and vi
善；正義
道德上正確、誠實的行為或事物
actions, choices, or behaviour that are considered morally right, honest, and virtuous
The teacher explained that children must learn the difference between the good and the bad from an early age.
老師解釋說，孩子們必須從小就學會分辨善與惡。
paired contrast: the good and the bad
Many religious texts encourage believers to pursue the good and turn away from evil.
許多宗教經典鼓勵信徒追求良善、遠離邪惡。
Astrid's parents taught her to always choose the good, even when the easy path was tempting.
Astrid 的父母教導她，即使捷徑再誘人，也要始終選擇做對的事。
collocation: choose / pursue + the good
The novel explores the struggle between the good and the evil that exists in every person.
這部小說探討了存在於每個人心中的善與惡之間的掙扎。
the good + the evil (abstract dichotomy)
- the difference between good and evil
- choose the good
- pursue the good
- the good and the bad
- righteousness
stronger moral or religious tone; less common in everyday speech
- virtue
focuses on personal moral character rather than abstract moral force
文法句型
the good + [verb]
用法筆記
Often appears in fixed pairs: 'the good and the bad' or 'the good and the evil'.
常見錯誤
3. people who are morally upright, kind, and honest, considered together as a group
善人；好人
道德高尚、誠實善良的人們（集合稱呼）
people who are morally upright, kind, and honest, considered together as a group
In times of crisis, the good in the community often step forward to help those who are struggling.
在危機時刻，社區中的善良人士往往會挺身而出，幫助那些陷入困境的人。
the good in [place] + plural verb
The memorial ceremony honored the good who had given their lives to rescue others during the earthquake.
這場追悼會旨在表彰那些在地震中為拯救他人而獻出生命的善心人士。
Sana believes that the good in the world far outnumber those who wish to harm others.
Sana 相信，世界上善良的人遠遠多過那些想要傷害他人的人。
the good + plural verb agreement
The charity was founded by the good who wanted to make a real difference in poor neighborhoods.
這家慈善機構是由一群想要改善貧困社區的善心人士創辦的。
- the good in the community
- the good in the world
- the good who give
- help the good
- the righteous
more formal and religious in tone
- the virtuous
emphasises personal moral excellence
- the wicked
people who are morally bad or evil
- the bad
people who behave immorally
文法句型
the good + [plural verb]
用法筆記
Takes a plural verb: 'the good are…', not 'the good is…'. This sense refers to people, not an abstract concept.
常見錯誤
4. the part of a person's character that is kind, generous, honest, and wants to do
良知；善心
人心中善良、誠實、願意行善的一面
the part of a person's character that is kind, generous, honest, and wants to do the right thing
Camille knew that deep down her brother had the good in him, even when he made bad choices.
Camille 知道她哥哥內心深處仍有良知，即使他偶爾會做出錯誤的決定。
have the good in + possessive pronoun
A thief in a film finally listens to the good inside him and returns the stolen money.
一部電影中的小偷最終聽從內心的良知，把偷來的錢還了回去。
the good inside [someone]
Astrid's apology showed the good in her character — she admitted her mistake without making excuses.
Astrid 的道歉展現了她性格中善良的一面——她坦承了自己的錯誤，沒有找藉口。
Despite his angry words, Otis could see the good in his friend and decided to forgive him.
儘管朋友說了些氣話，Otis 仍然看到了他內心的善良，決定原諒他。
see the good in [someone]
- the good in someone
- see the good in
- bring out the good in
- the good inside
- better nature
similar meaning; emphasises this side being the morally better part of someone
- good side
more informal; can also refer to a positive aspect of someone's personality generally
- the bad in someone
the selfish, dishonest, or cruel part of a person's character
文法句型
[possessive] + the good in [someone]
用法筆記
Almost always used with a possessive or qualifying phrase: 'the good in him / her / them', 'the good in someone's character'. Not used alone without context.