amicable
gb/ˈæmɪkəbəl/ us/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
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Angličtina
békés, barátságos
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békés
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Vzorec užití:
amicable [settlement/divorce/split/agreement/solution]
After months of talks, the companies reached an amicable settlement.
Hónapokig tartó tárgyalások után a cégek békés megállapodásra jutottak.
The couple said their divorce was amicable and asked for privacy.
A pár azt mondta, hogy a válásuk békés volt, és magánéletük tiszteletben tartását kérték.
We are looking for an amicable solution that works for both sides.
Učební příklady
They had an amicable divorce.
Békés válásuk volt.
Both sides want an amicable agreement.
Mindkét fél békés megállapodást akar.
Častá chyba:
Do not use amicable to mean simply easy; it means friendly or peaceful between people or groups.
Význam
peacefully agreed or resolved
Kolokace
amicable settlement
|amicable agreement
|amicable solution
|amicable resolution
|amicable divorce
|amicable split
|amicable separation
|amicable negotiations
|reach an amicable settlement
|find an amicable solution
Synonyma
peaceful (Simpler and more general; stresses the lack of conflict more than goodwill.)
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cooperative (Stresses people working together to solve a problem.)
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mutual (Emphasizes that both sides agree, not necessarily that they are friendly.)
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cordial (Suggests polite friendliness, often in a formal situation.)
Antonyma
hostile (Involves active opposition or unfriendliness.)
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bitter (Suggests strong resentment, especially in a breakup or dispute.)
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acrimonious (More formal; describes angry, harsh disagreement.)
Témata
conflict_resolution
|relationships
|law
|business
|negotiation
Definice
An amicable agreement or separation happens peacefully and with cooperation, not fighting.
Used of a settlement, separation, negotiation, or solution that is reached or handled in a friendly, cooperative way, without serious conflict.
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barátságos
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Vzorec užití:
amicable [relationship/conversation/meeting]; amicable toward [someone]
Despite their political differences, the discussion remained amicable.
Politikai nézetkülönbségeik ellenére a beszélgetés barátságos maradt.
The two teams have maintained amicable relations for years.
A két csapat évek óta barátságos kapcsolatot tart fenn.
She kept the tone amicable even when the questions became difficult.
Učební příklady
The meeting was amicable.
A megbeszélés barátságos volt.
They stayed amicable after the project ended.
A projekt vége után is barátságos viszonyban maradtak.
Častá chyba:
Amicable usually describes relations or interactions; amiable more often describes a person's character.
Význam
friendly and good-natured
Kolokace
amicable relationship
|amicable relations
|amicable meeting
|amicable conversation
|amicable atmosphere
|amicable exchange
|amicable tone
|remain amicable
|keep things amicable
|amicable toward someone
Synonyma
friendly (More common and less formal in everyday speech.)
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cordial (Polite and friendly, but not necessarily warm or close.)
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good-natured (Suggests relaxed kindness and a pleasant attitude.)
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harmonious (Stresses smooth relations and lack of conflict.)
Antonyma
unfriendly (Generally not friendly or welcoming.)
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hostile (Openly unfriendly or aggressive.)
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antagonistic (Actively opposed or ready to argue.)
Témata
social_interaction
|relationships
|communication
|emotions
Definice
Kind and friendly, with no anger or hostility.
Friendly, pleasant, and showing goodwill, especially in relationships, conversations, or dealings between people or groups.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
amicable
IPA
GB/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
US/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
am - ic - able (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (am)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: amicable
Výrazy
keep things amicable
1/kˈip θˈɪŋz ˈæmɪkəbəl/
fixed phrase
avoid hostility deliberately
To try to stay polite and friendly, even when there is a problem.
Příklady
- Let's keep things amicable and focus on solving the problem.
- The manager stepped in to keep things amicable between the two teams.
- Even during the contract dispute, both sides tried to keep things amicable.
Učební příklady
- Please keep things amicable.
- We tried to keep things amicable.
on amicable terms
1/ˈɔn ˈæmɪkəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
friendly despite past conflict
If people are on amicable terms, they are friendly enough and not angry with each other.
Příklady
- They ended the partnership but remained on amicable terms.
- Although the negotiations were difficult, both sides parted on amicable terms.
- She is still on amicable terms with her former manager.
Učební příklady
- We are still on amicable terms.
- They parted on amicable terms.