as well somebody might/mayformal used to say that there is a good reason for someone’s feelings or reactions 某人应该如此〔用于表示某人的感受或反应有充分的理由〕 Marilyn looked guilty, as well she might. 玛丽莲看上去很内疚——她理应如此。
as well somebody might/may• Marilyn looked guilty when she saw me, as well she might.• And a deviant and mentally diseased species as well.• Microscopes caught the imagination, as well they might.
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