unfavorably

unfavorably — 副詞

1. with a harmful effect on the result, making success less likely or putting someo

1.副詞B2
釋義

不利

對結果或成功沒有幫助

with a harmful effect on the result, making success less likely or putting someone at a disadvantage.

例句

Rising fuel costs affected Gita's delivery business unfavorably last winter.

燃料成本上漲，在去年冬天對 Gita 的外送生意很不利。

affect + noun + unfavorably

After the storm, field conditions changed unfavorably for Lakan's soccer team.

暴風雨過後，場地狀況對 Lakan 的足球隊變得很不利。

change unfavorably for + person or group

常見搭配
  • affect unfavorably
  • change unfavorably for
  • fall unfavorably during
同義詞
  • adversely

    the closest formal equivalent when conditions damage a result

  • negatively

    broader and less precise, since it can also mean disapprovingly

  • disadvantageously

    more formal and often focused on being in a weaker position

反義詞
  • favorably

    the direct opposite when conditions help a result

  • advantageously

    emphasizes having a helpful or stronger position

文法句型

affect + noun + unfavorably

change unfavorably for + person or group

fall unfavorably during + period

用法筆記

Often follows verbs such as affect, change, or fall when conditions, timing, or outside events hurt an outcome. Distinguish from sense 2 NEGATIVE OPINION, which is about someone's judgment rather than a bad practical effect.

常見錯誤

The weather affected the race unfavorable.
The weather affected the race unfavorably.
After a verb like 'affect', use the adverb form, not the adjective.

2. with disapproval, so that a reaction or judgment makes a person or thing seem ba

2.副詞B2
釋義

負面；不看好

帶著不認同或負面評價

with disapproval, so that a reaction or judgment makes a person or thing seem bad.

例句

Many readers reacted unfavorably to the magazine's rude cover photo.

許多讀者對那張粗魯的封面照片反應很負面。

react unfavorably to + noun

The committee viewed Caio's proposal unfavorably after the cost estimate doubled.

成本預估翻倍後，委員會不看好 Caio 的提案。

view + noun + unfavorably

常見搭配
  • react unfavorably to
  • view unfavorably
  • compare unfavorably with
  • speak unfavorably about
同義詞
  • negatively

    the broad everyday equivalent for a bad reaction or judgment

  • disapprovingly

    focuses more on openly showing dislike or criticism

  • critically

    often emphasizes detailed fault-finding rather than general dislike

反義詞
  • favorably

    the direct opposite in judgments and reactions

  • approvingly

    emphasizes clear approval in words or expression

文法句型

react unfavorably to + noun

view + noun + unfavorably

compare unfavorably with + noun

用法筆記

Common with verbs such as react, view, compare, and speak when someone gives a bad opinion. Distinguish from sense 1 BAD EFFECT, where circumstances hurt an outcome instead of expressing disapproval.

常見錯誤

The parents spoke unfavorable about the movie.
The parents spoke unfavorably about the movie.
After verbs like 'speak' or 'react', use the adverb form, not the adjective.

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