favorable

英 [ˈfeɪvərəbl]

美 [ˈfeɪvərəbəl]

adj.  赞许的，赞同的; 有利的，顺利的; 令人愉快的；讨人喜欢的

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英英释义

adj

• presaging or likely to bring good luck
  1. a favorable time to ask for a raise
  2. lucky stars
  3. a prosperous moment to make a decision
  Synonym:goldenfavourableluckyprosperous
• occurring at a convenient or suitable time
  1. an opportune time to receive guests
  Synonym:favourable
• (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate
  1. the days were fair and the winds were favorable
  Synonym:favourable
• encouraging or approving or pleasing
  1. a favorable reply
  2. he received a favorable rating
  3. listened with a favorable ear
  4. made a favorable impression
  Synonym:favourable
• inclined to help or support
  1. a government friendly to our interests
  2. an amicable agreement
  Synonym:friendlywell-disposed

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