favorable

[英] [ˈfeɪvərəbəl, ˈfeɪvrə-] [美] [ˈfevərəbəl, ˈfevrə-] 生词本

adj.

Adjective

1. very favorable or advantageous;

  • "a golden opportunity"

2. encouraging or approving or pleasing;

  • "a favorable reply"
  • "he received a favorable rating"
  • "listened with a favorable ear"
  • "made a favorable impression"

3. (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate;

  • "the days were fair and the winds were favorable"

4. favorably disposed; not antagonistic;

  • "a government favorable to our interests"

5. tending to favor or bring good luck;

  • "miracles are auspicious accidents"
  • "encouraging omens"
  • "a favorable time to ask for a raise"
  • "lucky stars"
  • "a prosperous moment to make a decision"

6. at a convenient or suitable time;

  • "an opportune time to receive guests"

7. granting what has been desired or requested;

  • "a favorable reply"
  • "a positive answer"
1. Each nation suppressed news that was not favorable to it.
每个国家都扣留对它不利的消息。

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2. Make sail with the first favorable wind.
顺风一起即张帆启航。

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3. The above-mentioned working paper has received favorable responses from many countries.
上述工作文件得到了许多国家的支持和响应。

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. The book received a favorable review.
这本书赢得了好评。

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5. The company will lend you money on very favorable terms.
这家公司将以非常优惠的条件借钱给你。

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6. The weather seemed favorable for the race.
这天气似乎很适合赛跑。

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7. They are favorable to the proposal.
他们赞同这项提议。

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8. We found that most people are favorable to the idea.
我们发现大多数人同意这个意见。

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