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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary

favourable
  1. 1. adjective [+comment] [ reaction] [ impression] 赞成的
  2. 2. adjective [+comparison] 好的
  3. 3. adjective [+terms] [ conditions] 有利
    to be favourable to sth
    赞同某事
    to be favourable to sb
    某人有利

Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary

favourable
  1. 1. adjective 赞成的,指赞成的称许
  2. 2. adjective 赞成的,指喜欢的,赞同的
  3. 3. adjective 顺利的,指更像能够成功的,或看起来更有魅力
  4. 4. adjective 有利的,第一比第二更好或一样

Collins English-English Dictionary

favourable ['feɪvərəbəl]
  1. 1. adj advantageous, encouraging, or promising
  2. 2. adj giving consent

Examples

to be favourable to sb
对某人有利
to present sth in a favourable/an unfavourable light
表现某物宜人/不宜人之处
Families sought favourable alliances, either by marriage or contract.
各个家庭通过婚姻或者婚约来建立有力的亲缘关系。
In Hong Kong, jewellery sells at favourable prices.
在香港,珠宝以优惠的价格出售。
孩子的病情有好转。
The child's condition took a favourable turn. or The child's condition was improving.
博得好评
have a favourable reception
化不利因素为有利因素
turn unfavourable factors into favourable ones
为我们的学习创设有利的条件
create favourable conditions for our studies
创造有利条件
create favourable conditions

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