conducive
/kənˈdjuːsɪv/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈduːsɪv/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈdü-siv -ˈdyü-/ (ame, mw)
conducive — 形容詞
- conducivepositive
- more conducivecomparative
- most conducivesuperlative
1. creating a situation in which something good is more likely to happen, grow, or
有助於的
能促成某好事發生的條件
creating a situation in which something good is more likely to happen, grow, or succeed
A quiet office with plenty of natural light is conducive to deep concentration.
一間安靜且採光充足的辦公室有助於深度專注。
conducive to + abstract noun
Trang chose a small mountain cabin because the silence was conducive to writing her novel.
Trang 選了一間山中小屋,因為那份寂靜有助於她寫小說。
conducive to + -ing form
Eating a heavy meal late at night is not conducive to good sleep.
深夜吃大餐並不有助於良好的睡眠。
The new manager built a workplace conducive to honest discussion between staff and leaders.
新任主管打造了一個有助於員工與主管間坦誠對話的職場。
Karim said the noisy hostel was hardly conducive to studying for his medical exams.
Karim 說那間吵雜的青年旅館實在不太有助於他準備醫學考試。
- favourable
broader; can describe outcomes as well as conditions
- helpful
everyday register; doesn't require 'to + noun'
- beneficial
focuses on the positive result rather than the enabling conditions
- detrimental
formal; means actively harmful, stronger than 'not conducive'
文法句型
conducive to + noun
conducive to + -ing
用法筆記
Almost always followed by 'to' plus a noun or -ing form; rarely used after a bare 'be' without the 'to' phrase. Subject is typically a place, condition, atmosphere, or behaviour rather than a person.