unfavourably

IPA/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/
IPA/ʌnˈfeɪvərəbli/

unfavourably — 副詞

1. in a manner that puts someone or something at a disadvantage, making it harder f

1.副詞B2
釋義

不利地

對成功或結果造成阻礙

in a manner that puts someone or something at a disadvantage, making it harder for success or positive results to happen.

例句

The drought affected the region's crops unfavourably, causing food prices to rise.

乾旱對該地區的農作物產生了不利影響，導致糧食價格上漲。

unfavourably + affect — describing a negative outcome

Asher's test scores compared unfavourably with those of his classmates.

Asher 的考試成績與班上同學相比處於不利地位。

compare unfavourably with — used for showing inferiority

同義詞
  • adversely

    more formal; often used for effects of conditions (adversely affected)

  • negatively

    broader; describes any bad effect

  • disadvantageously

    more formal and less common; focuses on lost advantage

反義詞
  • favourably

    opposite meaning; in an advantageous way

文法句型

unfavourably + verb (e.g. compare unfavourably, contrast unfavourably)

verb + unfavourably (e.g. affected unfavourably)

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs of comparison such as compare, contrast, or differ. The British spelling unfavourably (with -our-) is standard in UK and Commonwealth English; the American variant is unfavorably.

常見錯誤

The weather impacted unfavourably the event.
The weather impacted the event unfavourably.
adverb placement after the object or directly before the verb is more natural.
His work compared unfavourably against mine.
His work compared unfavourably with mine.
the standard collocation is compare unfavourably with.

2. in a critical way that shows dislike, disapproval, or a low opinion of someone o

2.副詞B2
釋義

不以為然地

以批評或不贊同的態度

in a critical way that shows dislike, disapproval, or a low opinion of someone or something.

例句

Critics spoke unfavourably of the young director's second film, calling it predictable.

影評人對那位年輕導演的第二部電影評價不高，稱其情節老套。

speak unfavourably of — expressing a negative opinion

Many residents reacted unfavourably to the plan for a new motorway through the park.

許多居民對穿越公園新建高速公路的計畫表示反對。

常見搭配
  • speak unfavourably of
  • react unfavourably to
  • look unfavourably on
  • comment unfavourably on
  • view unfavourably
同義詞
  • critically

    focuses on pointing out faults rather than general dislike

  • negatively

    broader and less formal; can replace unfavourably in most contexts

  • disapprovingly

    more focused on moral or personal objection

反義詞

文法句型

verb + unfavourably (e.g. spoke unfavourably)

unfavourably + verb (e.g. unfavourably viewed)

用法筆記

Subjects are typically people or groups expressing an opinion (critics, voters, managers, the press). Common in formal or written registers; in spoken English, 'negatively' is more frequent. The object of disapproval is introduced by of or on.

常見錯誤

She spoke unfavourably about the plan.
She spoke unfavourably of the plan.
unfavourably typically pairs with of, not about.

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