well-disposed
well-disposed — 形容詞
1. showing warm or approving feelings, and ready to help or agree instead of resist
友善;支持
態度親切,也願意支持幫忙
showing warm or approving feelings, and ready to help or agree instead of resisting
The new head teacher seemed well-disposed toward parents who asked honest questions.
新任校長對坦白提問的家長顯得很友善。
well-disposed toward + people
After lunch with the volunteers, the mayor was well-disposed to their housing plan.
和志工共進午餐後,市長對他們的住宅計畫頗為支持。
well-disposed to + idea / proposal
A well-disposed neighbour carried Mei's boxes upstairs on moving day.
一位友善的鄰居在搬家那天幫 Mei 把箱子搬上樓。
attributive use: a well-disposed + person
The judge sounded well-disposed toward the request for a short delay.
法官聽起來對短暫延期的請求頗為支持。
formal tone in official situations
- well-disposed audience
- well-disposed official
- well-disposed toward visitors
- well-disposed to reform
- favorable
more often used for opinions, decisions, or official responses than for personal warmth
- kindly
stresses gentle, friendly behavior rather than approval of an idea
- supportive
suggests clearer active backing, especially in practical situations
- receptive
focuses on being open to hearing or considering something new
- hostile
stronger opposite, suggesting active dislike or aggression
- opposed
fits ideas and plans better than personal relations
- ill-disposed
a formal opposite with the same stylistic tone as the headword
文法句型
be well-disposed toward + person / group
be well-disposed to + plan / request / change
a well-disposed + person / audience / official
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'to' or 'toward' when naming the person or idea receiving the positive attitude. In formal writing, it often suggests quiet approval rather than strong enthusiasm.
常見錯誤
同根字
- dispose動詞B2
- disposition名詞C1
- ill-disposed形容詞C2