favorable

/ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfā-v(ə-)rə-bəl ˈfā-vər-bəl/ (ame, mw)

favorable — 形容詞

  • favorablepositive
  • more favorablecomparative
  • most favorablesuperlative

1. expressing a positive opinion about someone or something, or showing that you li

1.形容詞B1
釋義

贊同的

表達正面意見或認同

expressing a positive opinion about someone or something, or showing that you like or approve of them.

例句

Brian's new album received favorable reviews from music critics in London.

Brian 的新專輯獲得了倫敦樂評人的好評。

collocation: favorable review

Kemi left a favorable impression on her colleagues during her first week at work.

Kemi 在上班第一週就給同事留下了良好的印象。

collocation: leave a favorable impression

同義詞
  • positive

    more general; can describe any affirming quality, not just opinion

  • approving

    more direct about expressing agreement or praise

  • complimentary

    suggests praise expressed explicitly, often in a formal setting

反義詞
  • unfavorable

    direct opposite; expressing disapproval or negative judgment

  • critical

    focuses on pointing out faults rather than simply disapproving

文法句型

favorable + noun

be favorable

用法筆記

Common in reviews, evaluations, and feedback contexts. Often modifies nouns such as 'review', 'impression', 'response', 'comment', and 'report'.

常見錯誤

❌The movie got favorite reviews.
✅The movie got favorable reviews.
💡'Favorite' means most liked; 'favorable' means showing approval or being positive.

2. giving a benefit or putting you in a better position to succeed, especially in b

2.形容詞B2
釋義

有利的

帶來優勢或好處

giving a benefit or putting you in a better position to succeed, especially in business, finance, or negotiation situations.

例句

Sahil negotiated favorable loan terms with the bank for his new bakery business.

Sahil 為他的新烘焙店跟銀行談到了優惠的貸款條件。

collocation: favorable terms

The exchange rate was favorable, so Ingrid bought euros before her trip to France.

匯率很有利，所以 Ingrid 在去法國旅行前先買了歐元。

collocation: favorable exchange rate

同義詞
  • advantageous

    more formal; emphasizes strategic benefit in a competitive situation

  • beneficial

    broader; can apply to health, well-being, or general improvement

  • helpful

    less formal; suggests practical assistance rather than strategic gain

反義詞

文法句型

favorable + noun

be favorable for + noun

用法筆記

Very common in business, finance, and negotiation contexts. Frequently appears with nouns like 'terms', 'rate', 'conditions', 'position', 'price', and 'outcome'.

常見錯誤

❌The weather was very favorable for us to win the game.' (when meaning the team played well).
✅The weather was favorable for sailing.
💡Favorable conditions help an activity; they do not mean personal success through effort.

3. showing a willingness to support, help, or speak well of someone or something, r

3.形容詞B2
釋義

支持的

表現出願意支持或幫助

showing a willingness to support, help, or speak well of someone or something, rather than opposing them.

例句

The senator has always been favorable toward policies that help working families.

這位參議員一向支持對勞動家庭有幫助的政策。

pattern: favorable toward + noun

Most local voters were favorable to the plan for a new public library.

當地大多數選民都支持新建公共圖書館的計畫。

pattern: favorable to + noun

同義詞
  • supportive

    more active; implies offering practical help, not just positive attitude

  • well-disposed

    slightly more formal; emphasizes a naturally positive attitude

  • sympathetic

    suggests understanding and agreement with someone's position or cause

反義詞
  • hostile

    strongly opposed or showing active dislike

  • opposed

    in clear disagreement or against something

文法句型

be favorable to + noun

be favorable toward + noun

用法筆記

Typically used predicatively (not before a noun) and followed by the prepositions 'to' or 'toward' to indicate what or who is being supported.

常見錯誤

❌She is a favorable teacher.' (when meaning supportive).
✅She is favorable toward the new teaching methods.
💡In this sense, 'favorable' is usually predicative and takes 'to' or 'toward'.

4. happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose, mak

4.形容詞B2
釋義

適宜的

時機合適或有幫助

happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose, making it easier to act or succeed.

例句

Aylin's job offer arrived at a favorable time, just after she finished her university degree.

Aylin 在剛完成大學學業的時候，正好收到了一份工作邀約。

collocation: favorable time

Mathieu chose a favorable moment to ask his manager about a possible promotion at work.

Mathieu 選了一個恰當的時機，向主管請教升遷的可能性。

collocation: favorable moment

同義詞
  • timely

    more direct about convenience; 'favorable' adds a sense of good fortune

  • opportune

    more formal; emphasizes that the timing was perfectly chosen or lucky

  • convenient

    focuses on ease and lack of difficulty rather than strategic timing

反義詞

文法句型

favorable + time noun

用法筆記

Often modifies nouns related to time and timing, such as 'moment', 'time', 'point', and 'opportunity'. Rarely used predicatively in this sense.

5. (of wind, weather, or sea conditions) helping a ship, aircraft, or person to mov

5.形容詞B2
釋義

順風的

風向或天氣有利於行進

(of wind, weather, or sea conditions) helping a ship, aircraft, or person to move forward easily and safely during a journey.

例句

The sailors waited for favorable winds before setting out across the Pacific Ocean.

船員們等到順風才出發橫渡太平洋。

collocation: favorable winds

Favorable weather conditions allowed the hikers to reach the mountain peak before noon.

良好的天氣讓健行者在中午前就抵達了山頂。

collocation: favorable weather conditions

同義詞
  • fair

    used mainly for wind in nautical contexts; 'fair wind' is a set phrase

  • following

    describes wind blowing from behind, helping forward movement

反義詞
  • adverse

    opposite; describes wind or weather that hinders movement

  • contrary

    describes wind blowing against the direction of travel

文法句型

favorable + wind/weather

favorable + conditions

用法筆記

Primarily used in nautical, aviation, and outdoor-adventure contexts. Opposite of 'adverse' or 'contrary' when describing wind or weather. Not used for general good weather (e.g. sunny for a picnic).

常見錯誤

❌We had favorable weather for our picnic.' (when meaning sunny and warm).
✅We had favorable winds for our sailing trip.
💡In this sense, 'favorable' specifically describes weather that helps movement or travel, not just pleasant conditions.