advisable

/ədˈvaɪzəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ədˈvaɪzəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /əd-ˈvī-zə-bəl/ (ame, mw)

advisable — adjective

1. likely to bring a better result or keep you out of trouble, so it would be wise

1.形容詞C1
釋義

likely to bring a better result or keep you out of trouble, so it would be wise to do it.

例句

It is advisable to carry water on the mountain trail.

it is advisable to + verb

After two falls, the coach said helmets were advisable for practice.

同義詞
  • wise

    the closest everyday word; more common in conversation

  • sensible

    stresses practical judgement and common sense

  • prudent

    more formal; focuses on caution and avoiding risk

  • recommended

    stronger and often sounds more official or direct

反義詞
  • unwise

    the direct everyday opposite

  • inadvisable

    the formal opposite, often used in warnings

  • risky

    focuses more on danger than on judgement

文法句型

it is advisable to + verb

it is advisable for someone to + verb

[action/step] seems advisable

用法筆記

Often used in the pattern 'it is advisable to + verb', especially in careful or formal advice. You can also say an action or step 'seems advisable' when making a cautious judgement.

常見錯誤

❌It is advisable you to leave now.
✅It is advisable for you to leave now.
💡after 'advisable', use 'for someone to + verb' if you name the person.
❌The doctor is advisable this afternoon.
✅The doctor is available this afternoon.
💡'advisable' describes a wise action or choice, not whether a person is free.