good faith

短语

[经] 忠实, 诚恳意向, 信用

发音

US /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/
其它
UK /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/

词形变化

more good faith 比较级 most good faith 最高级

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Good, honest intentions.

    诚意

    诚实

    善意

    不可数

    He made a mistake, but acted in good faith.

    Although this behavior may look suspicious, we should assume good faith.

adj.
  1. 1.

    Having or done with good, honest intentions; well-intentioned.

    A good faith buyer.

    A good faith attempt.

  2. 2.

    Presuming that all parties to a discussion are honest and intend to act in a fair and appropriate manner.

    Good faith bargaining.

词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

straightness

上位词 2

honesty honestness

词源

Calque of Anglo-Norman bone fei, Middle French bonne foy and Old French bonne foy, en bone fei (“loyally, with honesty, with sincere intention”) (modern French bonne foi (“good faith”), de bonne foi (“in good faith, in earnest”)), from Latin bona fidēs (“good faith”).

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