英语词汇“favourable”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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favourable

or (US) favorable

(ˈfeɪvrəbl)

adj

[comment, reaction, impression] 赞(贊)成的 (zànchéng de)
[comparison] 好的 (hǎo de)
[terms, conditions] 有利的 (yǒulì de)
to be favourable to sth 赞(贊)同某事 (zàntóng mǒushì)
to be favourable to sb 对(對)某人有利 (duì mǒurén yǒulì)

1 (adjective) in the sense of positive

Definition

advantageous, encouraging, or promising

He made favourable comments about her work.

Synonyms

positive

kind

He was a very kind man, full of common sense.

understanding

Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.

encouraging

welcoming

friendly

He has been friendly to me.

approving

an approving nod

praising

reassuring

enthusiastic

sympathetic

It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend.

benign

Critics of the scheme take a less benign view.

commending

complimentary

agreeable

She was agreeable to the project.

amicable

The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms.

well-disposed

commendatory

Opposites

disapproving

unfriendly

unfavourable

unsympathetic

ill-disposed

2 (adjective) in the sense of affirmative

Definition

giving consent or approval

I am expecting a favourable reply.

Synonyms

affirmative

He was eager for an affirmative answer.

agreeing

confirming

positive

There has been a positive response to the peace efforts.

assenting

corroborative

3 (adjective) in the sense of advantageous

Definition

advantageous, encouraging, or promising

favourable weather conditions

Synonyms

advantageous

Free exchange of goods was advantageous to all.

timely

These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists.

good

Biotechnology should be good news for developing countries.

promising

a new and promising stage in the negotiations

fit

You're not fit to be in charge of this company.

encouraging

The results have not been very encouraging.

fair

appropriate

It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.

suitable

He could think of no less suitable moment to mention the idea.

helpful

It is often helpful to have someone with you when you get bad news.

hopeful

hopeful forecasts that the economy will improve

convenient

She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview.

beneficial

vitamins which are beneficial to health

auspicious

His career had an auspicious start.

opportune (formal)

I have arrived at a very opportune moment.

propitious

the most propitious moment to launch the campaign

Opposites

useless

unhelpful

unfavourable

unpromising

inauspicious

disadvantageous

单词	favourable
释义	Trends of favourable View usage for: favourable (feɪvərəbəl) regional note: in AM, use favorable 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If your opinion or your reaction is favourable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. The portraits attracted favourable comment when exhibited in the Royal HibernianAcademy. The commission is cautiously favourable to Austrian membership, foreseeing few economicproblems. [+ to] favourably (feɪvərəbli) graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] He listened intently, and responded favourably to both my suggestions. He was quite favourably impressed with the new French commander. Synonyms: advantageously, well, fortunately, conveniently More Synonyms of favourable Synonyms: positively, well, enthusiastically, helpfully More Synonyms of favourable 2. adjective If something makes a favourable impression on you or is favourable to you, you like it and approve of it. His ability to talk tough made a favourable impression on his supporters. These terms were favourable to India. [+ to] 3. adjective Favourable conditions make something more likely to succeed or seem more attractive. The conditions in which the elections were held were too favourable to the government. [+ to] ...favourable weather conditions. Synonyms: advantageous, timely, good, promising More Synonyms of favourable favourably graded adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after verb] Synonyms: advantageously, well, fortunately, conveniently More Synonyms of favourable 4. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you make a favourable comparison between two things, you say that the first is better than or as good as the second. The film bears favourable technical comparison with Hollywood productions costing10 times as much. favourably graded adverb [usually ADVERB after verb, also ADV -ed] Synonyms: advantageously, well, fortunately, conveniently More Synonyms of favourable More Synonyms of favourable favourable in British English or US favorable (ˈfeɪvərəbəl, ˈfeɪvrə-) adjective 1. advantageous, encouraging, or promising 2. giving consent Derived forms favourableness (ˈfavourableness) or US favorableness (ˈfavorableness) noun favourably (ˈfavourably) or US favorably adverb Examples of 'favourable' in a sentence favourable It produces a favourable reaction in our listener. Times, Sunday Times (2017) My recent series on the endgame in chess has elicited favourable comments from many quarters. Times, Sunday Times (2012) People will listen and give your ideas a favourable reaction. The Sun (2006) These have not had a bad run but tend to move upwards on any favourable economic news. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The favourable treatment is unlikely to last. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He obviously chose only the teachers who would give favourable comments. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Nor was it a question of asking for more favourable treatment for people of that age. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He denies that he is behind any of the favourable comments. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Established property owners previously enjoyed favourable treatment. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Another factor driving up farmland prices is favourable tax treatment. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Listener reaction was so favourable to the records he played that he was promptlygiven his own weekly programme. Times, Sunday Times (2010) She sent the manuscript to a great number of the leading intellectuals to build up a body of favourable opinion. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The economic backdrop is favourable and this should support not only income tax inflows but the broader receipts base too. Times, Sunday Times (2014) You understand what others want from you and should get a favourable reaction to the changes you want to make at home. The Sun (2014) This new confidence you're exuding helps you make a favourable impact today. The Sun (2015) But when a favourable economic wind begins to blow, it has all the attributes to profit. Times, Sunday Times (2014) He offers this food without apology and expects no comment, favourable or otherwise. Thomas Blaikie Blaikie's Guide to Modern Manners (2005) Her lawyers said that she had resumed taking her medication, and that the judge formed a favourable opinion of her. Times, Sunday Times (2013) But only 49 per cent of Americans express a favourable opinion of the organisation. Times, Sunday Times (2015) If you have an initial favourable reaction you think, "This looks good. Aiken, Nick Working with Teenagers (1994) His light touch, combined with a shrewd mastery of facts and figures, invariably drew favourable reaction. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Lager volumes gained 13 per cent in Africa as the group benefited from expanding its geographic footprint and favourable economic conditions. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The society said: 'We had so many favourable comments about the canvases and guests asking if they could buy one. Times, Sunday Times (2007) A new fiscal deal - now possible given more favourable economic winds - might calm nerves. The Times Literary Supplement (2014) If there is good evidence that a new settlement favourable to Britain is within sight, then this section should have been much more prominent. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In other languages favourable British English: favourable ADJECTIVE If your opinion or your reaction is favourable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. The president's convention speech received favourable reviews. American English: favorable Brazilian Portuguese: favorável Chinese: 赞成的 European Spanish: favorable French: favorable German: positiv Italian: favorevole Japanese: 賛成の Korean: 호의적인 European Portuguese: favorável Latin American Spanish: favorable British English: favourable ADJECTIVE If your opinion or your reaction is favourable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. His recently completed chapel is attracting favourable comment. American English: favorable Brazilian Portuguese: favorável Chinese: 有利的 European Spanish: favorable French: favorable German: positiv Italian: favorevole Japanese: 賛成の Korean: 호의적인 European Portuguese: favorável Latin American Spanish: favorable British English: favourable ADJECTIVE comparison If you make a favorable comparison between two things, you say that the first is better than or as good as the second. The film bears favorable technical comparison with Hollywood productions costing 10 times as much. American English: favorable Brazilian Portuguese: favorável Chinese: 不逊色的 European Spanish: favorable French: favorable German: positiv Italian: favorevole Japanese: 好意的な Korean: 유리한 European Portuguese: favorável Latin American Spanish: favorable Chinese translation of 'favourable' favourable or (US) favorable (ˈfeɪvrəbl) adj [comment, reaction, impression] 赞(贊)成的 (zànchéng de) [comparison] 好的 (hǎo de) [terms, conditions] 有利的 (yǒulì de) to be favourable to sth 赞(贊)同某事 (zàntóng mǒushì) to be favourable to sb 对(對)某人有利 (duì mǒurén yǒulì) 1 (adjective) in the sense of positive Definition advantageous, encouraging, or promising He made favourable comments about her work. Synonyms positive kind He was a very kind man, full of common sense. understanding Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off. encouraging welcoming friendly He has been friendly to me. approving an approving nod praising reassuring enthusiastic sympathetic It may be that he sees you only as a sympathetic friend. benign Critics of the scheme take a less benign view. commending complimentary agreeable She was agreeable to the project. amicable The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms. well-disposed commendatory Opposites disapproving , unfriendly , unfavourable , unsympathetic , ill-disposed 2 (adjective) in the sense of affirmative Definition giving consent or approval I am expecting a favourable reply. Synonyms affirmative He was eager for an affirmative answer. agreeing confirming positive There has been a positive response to the peace efforts. assenting corroborative 3 (adjective) in the sense of advantageous Definition advantageous, encouraging, or promising favourable weather conditions Synonyms advantageous Free exchange of goods was advantageous to all. timely These outbreaks are a timely reminder that the disease persists. good Biotechnology should be good news for developing countries. promising a new and promising stage in the negotiations fit You're not fit to be in charge of this company. encouraging The results have not been very encouraging. fair appropriate It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. suitable He could think of no less suitable moment to mention the idea. helpful It is often helpful to have someone with you when you get bad news. hopeful hopeful forecasts that the economy will improve convenient She will try to arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview. beneficial vitamins which are beneficial to health auspicious His career had an auspicious start. opportune (formal) I have arrived at a very opportune moment. propitious the most propitious moment to launch the campaign Opposites useless , unhelpful , unfavourable , unpromising , inauspicious , disadvantageous Additional synonyms in the sense of agreeable Definition prepared to consent She was agreeable to the project. Synonyms consenting, willing, agreeing, approving, sympathetic, complying, responsive, concurring, amenable, in accord, well-disposed, acquiescent in the sense of amicable Definition characterized by friendliness The meeting ended on reasonably amicable terms. Synonyms friendly, kindly, brotherly, civil, neighbourly, peaceful, polite, harmonious, good-humoured, amiable, courteous, cordial, sociable, fraternal, peaceable in the sense of appropriate Definition right or suitable It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list. Synonyms suitable, right, fitting, fit, suited, correct, belonging, relevant, proper, to the point, in keeping, apt, applicable, pertinent, befitting, well-suited, well-timed, apposite, apropos, opportune (formal), becoming, seemly, felicitous, germane, to the purpose, appurtenant, congruous, meet (archaic) Synonyms of 'favourable' favourable Explore 'favourable' in the dictionary
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