favourable

形容词 adj.

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Apt to win favour; pleasing. UK
    — The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression.
  2. Expressing or indicating favour or goodwill; approving, encouraging. UK
    — The proposal has received many favourable comments.
  3. Useful or helpful. UK
    — We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.
  4. Convenient or at a suitable time; opportune. UK
    — The rain stopped at a favourable time for our tennis match.
  5. Auspicious or lucky. UK
    — She says that she was born under a favourable star.

词形变化

more favourable comparative most favourable superlative favorable alternative,US

词源

From Middle English favourable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor. By surface analysis, favour + -able.
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