could do with

短语

词形变化

could have done with 过去式 could have done with could have done with 过去分词

释义与例句

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    To need something that would be beneficial.

    I could do with a torch, if you've got one.

    The fence could do with another coat of paint.

    Your son could do with a good talking to!

    That cutter is no good to me now. I could have done with it yesterday.