favourable
gb/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/ us/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
B1
英语
~ 4100
义项
0 个义项
adjective
B1
property
1
Giving a positive result
Showing or giving a good result or advantage.
用法模式：
[something] is favourable for/to [someone/something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'favourable' with 'favorite', but 'favourable' means something is good or helpful, not personally liked the most.
近义词
advantageous (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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beneficial (Focuses on bringing benefit or help.)
反义词
unfavourable (Direct opposite; describes something that produces a bad or harmful result.)
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disadvantageous (More formal opposite, often used in official or analytical contexts.)
搭配
favourable conditions
|favourable outcome
|favourable impression
|favourable opinion
|favourable terms
主题
daily life
|business
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The weather was favourable for our hike.
- She made a favourable impression on the interviewers.
- Economic conditions are favourable for investment at the moment.
- The report gave the company a favourable review.
学习者例句
- The weather today is favourable for a picnic.
- He gave me a favourable answer.
- This shop has favourable prices.
- Her ideas are favourable to the team.
adjective
B2
property
2
Showing approval or support
Showing that you like or agree with someone or something.
用法模式：
[someone] is favourable to/towards [someone/something]
常见错误：
Some learners mistakenly use 'favourable' here to mean 'friendly' in a personal sense, but it specifically means showing approval about an idea or proposal.
近义词
supportive (Emphasizes active help or encouragement.)
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approving (Focuses more on showing positive judgment.)
反义词
critical (Expresses disapproval or negative judgment.)
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hostile (Shows strong dislike or opposition.)
搭配
favourable response
|favourable attitude
|favourable comment
主题
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The teacher was favourable to the idea of a class trip.
- Public opinion is generally favourable towards renewable energy.
- He gave a favourable comment on her proposal.
学习者例句
- My boss is favourable to my plan.
- The teacher is favourable to our project.
- She is favourable towards the new rules.
adjective
formal
B2
property
3
Creating good conditions for success
Making it easier for something to happen well.
用法模式：
[something] provides/creates favourable conditions for [something]
近义词
conducive (Formal; stresses helping to bring about a result.)
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promising (Suggests potential for success in the future.)
反义词
adverse (Describes harmful or difficult conditions.)
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unpromising (Suggests little chance of success.)
搭配
favourable climate
|favourable environment
|favourable circumstances
主题
science
|business
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- This region has a favourable climate for growing grapes.
- The negotiations took place under favourable circumstances.
- The economy is in a favourable position for growth.
学习者例句
- The soil is favourable for rice.
- The weather is favourable for travel.
- We have favourable conditions for the race.
语法
词典原形
favourable
IPA
GB/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
US/fˈeɪvɚəbəl/
音节与重音
fa - vour - able （3 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (fa)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: favourable
词族
Core family
favour
noun A2
favourably
adverb B2
Related words
favourite
noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
unfavourable
adjective
unfavourably
adverb
Advanced or less common
favouritism
noun
相关表达
favourable terms
1/fˈeɪvɚəbəl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
Beneficial agreement conditions
Conditions in an agreement that are good for one side.
例句
- We secured the loan on very favourable terms.
- He negotiated favourable terms for the contract.
in a favourable light
1/ˈɪn ə fˈeɪvɚəbəl lˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
In a way that looks good
In a way that makes someone or something seem good or better than they are.
例句
- The article presented the politician in a favourable light.
- Her actions were shown in a favourable light by the press.
look favourably on/upon [something/someone]
1/lˈʊk fˈævˈaʊɹəbli ənəpən səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
formal
Show approval toward something/someone
To think well of someone or something and approve it.
例句
- The committee looked favourably upon her application.
- Investors look favourably on the company's new strategy.