英语

favorably

gb/fˈeɪvɚəbli/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
B2 英语
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adverb B2 state
1

with approval or liking

in a positive way; liking something

用法模式: [someone] reacts/responds/looks [favorably] (to/toward/on) [someone/something]
常见错误:
Don’t confuse favorably (positive) with preferably (choosing one option over another).
近义词
positively (More general; favorably often implies approval or a good judgment.) | well (More informal and less explicit about approval.)
反义词
unfavorably (Shows disapproval or a negative judgment.) | negatively (General opposite; can be less specific than unfavorably.)
搭配
respond favorably |react favorably |be viewed favorably |be regarded favorably |look favorably on |consider favorably |judge favorably |think favorably of |review favorably |receive favorably
主题
opinions |emotions |communication
例句
  • The audience responded favorably to the new design.
  • Her proposal was viewed favorably by the committee.
  • Not everyone will react favorably to the changes.
学习者例句
  • People reacted favorably to the news.
  • The plan was received favorably.
adverb C1 relation
2

in an advantageous way

in a way that is good for someone or something

用法模式: [something] works out/affects [someone/something] [favorably]
常见错误:
Favorably describes the effect (good for you), not the degree (very, extremely).
近义词
beneficially (Highlights practical benefit rather than general approval.) | advantageously (More formal; often used in analysis or comparisons.)
反义词
adversely (Means it has a harmful or negative effect.) | unfavorably (General opposite; can refer to outcomes as well as opinions.)
搭配
turn out favorably |affect favorably |influence favorably |work favorably |weigh favorably |impact favorably |develop favorably |play out favorably |trend favorably |resolve favorably
主题
business |work |daily_life
例句
  • Lower interest rates could affect the housing market favorably.
  • The negotiations ended favorably for both sides.
  • The weather forecast looks favorably for outdoor events this weekend.
学习者例句
  • The decision worked favorably for us.
adverb C1 action
3

in a praising or approving way

using positive words about someone or something

用法模式: [someone] speaks/writes/comments [favorably] about [someone/something]
常见错误:
Avoid using favorably where you mean politely; it means positively, not necessarily politely.
近义词
approvingly (Focuses on approval; less about public praise.) | complimentarily (More specifically about giving compliments.)
反义词
critically (Expresses criticism rather than praise.) | disparagingly (Stronger negative tone; puts something down.)
搭配
speak favorably of |write favorably about |comment favorably on |review favorably |report favorably on |talk favorably about |refer favorably to |be mentioned favorably |be portrayed favorably |be described favorably
主题
communication |media |opinions
例句
  • Several reviewers wrote favorably about the film.
  • He often speaks favorably of his former teachers.
  • The article portrayed the company favorably.
学习者例句
  • She spoke favorably about the restaurant.
adverb formal C1 relation
4

in a way that gives preference

in a way that gives someone special advantage

用法模式: [someone/something] is treated/judged/considered [favorably] (compared with) [others]
常见错误:
This sense can imply unfair preference; context determines whether it is positive or negative.
近义词
preferentially (More explicit about giving special preference.) | leniently (Focuses on being less strict rather than giving overall advantage.)
反义词
harshly (Opposite in judgment or treatment; stricter or more severe.) | unfairly (Opposite direction of bias; can be negative without specifying which side benefits.)
搭配
treat favorably |judge favorably |rule favorably |decide favorably |consider favorably |interpret favorably |be inclined favorably |be disposed favorably |lean favorably |view favorably
主题
law |work |society
例句
  • Applicants with prior experience were treated more favorably in the selection process.
  • The evidence was interpreted favorably for the defense.
  • Some critics argued that the rules were applied favorably to large companies.
学习者例句
  • The manager treated her more favorably than the others.
adverb C1 relation
5

in a positive comparison

looking good when compared

用法模式: [something] compares [favorably] with/to [something]
常见错误:
Use with compare: 'compare favorably with/to' (not *compare favorably than*).
近义词
well (More general; 'compare well' is less formal and less specific.) | advantageously (More formal; emphasizes benefit in comparison.)
反义词
poorly (Opposite result in comparison; performs worse.) | unfavorably (General opposite; compares in a negative way.)
搭配
compare favorably with |compare favorably to |stack up favorably against |measure up favorably against |rate favorably against |benchmark favorably against |perform favorably against |compete favorably with |price favorably against |score favorably against
主题
comparison |business |media
例句
  • The new model compares favorably with last year’s version.
  • Her test scores compared favorably to the national average.
  • In terms of cost, this option compares favorably with the alternatives.
学习者例句
  • This phone compares favorably with that one.
语法
词典原形
favorably
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbli/
音节与重音
fa - vor - ably (3 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: favorably
  • Plural: favorablies
词族
Forms
favorablies noun
Core family
favor noun A2 favorable adjective B1
Related words
favorite noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
unfavorable adjective unfavorably adverb
Advanced or less common
favoritism noun
相关表达

be favorably disposed (toward/to)

1
/bˈi fˈeɪvɚəbli dɪspˈoʊzd tˈaʊɚdtoʊ/
fixed phrase formal

be inclined to approve

to have a positive attitude toward something

例句
  • Several members were favorably disposed toward the compromise.
  • She seemed favorably disposed to the idea once she heard the details.
  • Voters are not always favorably disposed toward new taxes.

consider/view (something) favorably

1
/kˈɑnsɪdɚvjˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ fˈeɪvɚəbli/
fixed phrase

judge something positively

to think something is good (when deciding)

例句
  • The panel considered her application favorably.
  • The proposal was viewed favorably by senior management.
  • We would consider it favorably if the price were lower.

look favorably on/upon

1
/lˈʊk fˈeɪvɚəbli ənəpən/
fixed phrase

approve of someone or something

to think something is good

例句
  • The school looks favorably on students who volunteer.
  • Investors may look favorably upon companies with steady profits.
  • Her parents didn’t look favorably on the idea of quitting college.

react/respond favorably

1
/ɹiˈæktɚɪspˈɑnd fˈeɪvɚəbli/
fixed phrase

have a positive reaction

to react in a good way

例句
  • Customers responded favorably to the updated packaging.
  • The market reacted favorably to the earnings report.
  • She didn’t react favorably to the suggestion.

reflect favorably on

1
/ɹɪflˈɛkt fˈeɪvɚəbli ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

make someone look good

to make someone look good

例句
  • Her calm response reflected favorably on the whole team.
  • The charity work reflects favorably on the company’s image.
  • That kind of behavior doesn’t reflect favorably on you.

speak favorably of

1
/spˈik fˈeɪvɚəbli əv/
fixed phrase

say positive things about

to say good things about someone or something

例句
  • She spoke favorably of her new manager.
  • People who worked with him often speak favorably of his leadership.
  • The guidebook speaks favorably of the local food.

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