amicable
gb/ˈæmɪkəbəl/ us/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
C1
Англійська
békés, barátságos
C1
1
békés
B1
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
They had an amicable divorce.
Békés válásuk volt.
Both sides want an amicable agreement.
Mindkét fél békés megállapodást akar.
Поширена помилка:
Do not use amicable to mean simply easy; it means friendly or peaceful between people or groups.
Значення
peacefully agreed or resolved
Словосполучення
amicable settlement
|amicable agreement
|amicable solution
|amicable resolution
|amicable divorce
|amicable split
|amicable separation
|amicable negotiations
|reach an amicable settlement
|find an amicable solution
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Теми
conflict_resolution
|relationships
|law
|business
|negotiation
Визначення
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.
C1
2
barátságos
A2
Модель уживання:
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.
Навчальні приклади
The meeting was amicable.
A megbeszélés barátságos volt.
They stayed amicable after the project ended.
A projekt vége után is barátságos viszonyban maradtak.
Поширена помилка:
Amicable usually describes relations or interactions; amiable more often describes a person's character.
Значення
friendly and good-natured
Словосполучення
amicable relationship
|amicable relations
|amicable meeting
|amicable conversation
|amicable atmosphere
|amicable exchange
|amicable tone
|remain amicable
|keep things amicable
|amicable toward someone
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Теми
social_interaction
|relationships
|communication
|emotions
Визначення
Kind and friendly, with no anger or hostility.
Friendly, pleasant, and showing goodwill, especially in relationships, conversations, or dealings between people or groups.
Граматика
Словникова форма
amicable
IPA
GB/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
US/ˈæmɪkəbəl/
Склади й наголос
am - ic - able (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (am)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: amicable
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- We are still on amicable terms.
- They parted on amicable terms.