Definition
- C2
To have good intentions or a desire to be helpful, even if the result of your actions may be unhelpful or cause problems.
出身炳是好的，但事实上可能劉忙。
She meant well, but she ended up making a mess of things.
她的本意是好的，但结果却把事情搞砸了。
I know they mean well, but their advice is simply not practical.
我知道他们的本意是好的，但他们的建议根本不切实际。
Although he meant well, his interference caused more problems.
虽然他的本意是好的，但他的干涉却造成了更多问题。