put sth to good use 用法详解
一、基本含义
put something to good use 是一个常用英语短语,意思是“有效地利用某物”或“把某物用在有益的地方”。通常用于肯定某人将资源、时间、技能等用得恰到好处。
二、结构说明
该短语的基本结构为:
put + [名词/代词] + to good use
其中 “sth” 可以是具体物品(如 money, materials)或抽象概念(如 time, knowledge, experience)。
三、常见例句
- She put her savings to good use by starting a small business.
- Don’t throw away those old clothes—put them to good use by donating them.
- He put his engineering skills to good use during the community project.
- We should put this extra time to good use and finish the report early.
四、使用场景
该短语常用于以下情境:
- 表扬他人合理利用资源
- 鼓励自己或他人珍惜机会
- 描述环保、慈善或创业行为中的有效利用
五、注意事项
该短语通常用于肯定语境,较少用于否定句。若要表达“未被好好利用”,可说 “not put to good use” 或 “wasted”。