favourably

favourably — 副詞

1. showing that you like, approve of, or have a positive opinion about someone or s

1.副詞C1
釋義

讚許地

以表達認同或好評的方式

showing that you like, approve of, or have a positive opinion about someone or something — for example, when you praise their work, agree with their idea, or rate them well against others.

例句

The architect's bold design was reviewed favourably by the city planning committee.

這位建築師大膽的設計，獲得了市府都市計畫委員會的好評。

passive: be reviewed favourably by [judge]

Soraya speaks very favourably of her old chemistry teacher whenever the subject comes up.

每次提到化學老師，Soraya 總是讚不絕口地談起這位以前的恩師。

collocation: speak favourably of [person]

同義詞
  • approvingly

    more direct; signals open praise or agreement

  • positively

    broader and more neutral; can describe opinions or results

  • warmly

    stresses friendly emotion in the response

反義詞
  • unfavourably

    the direct opposite; with disapproval or in a worse light

  • negatively

    broader; with a bad opinion or outcome

文法句型

compare X favourably with/to Y

speak/look/respond/react favourably (on/to)

用法筆記

Subject is usually a person or group expressing an opinion; common verbs are 'review', 'speak of', 'react', 'respond', 'compare', 'receive'. Distinguish from sense 2 by asking: is the subject EXPRESSING approval (sense 1) or BENEFITING from a situation (sense 2)?

常見錯誤

❌The judges favourably the project.
✅The judges viewed the project favourably.
💡'favourably' is an adverb, not a verb; you need a verb such as 'view' or 'rate'.
❌She compared him favourably than her brother.
✅She compared him favourably with her brother.
💡use 'with' or 'to', not 'than', after 'compare … favourably'.

2. under conditions that help you, making it more likely you will get a good result

2.副詞C1
釋義

順利地

形成有利條件、提升成功機會

under conditions that help you, making it more likely you will get a good result, win, or make progress.

例句

The peace talks ended favourably for the smaller country, which kept its key fishing rights.

這場和平談判對較小的那個國家來說有利收場，保住了關鍵的漁業權。

favourably for [party who benefits]

Renata's small bakery is favourably located near the busiest train station in the city.

Renata 那家小麵包店位於市區最繁忙車站的附近，地點非常有利。

collocation: favourably located / positioned

同義詞
  • advantageously

    more formal; stresses gain or benefit clearly

  • positively

    broader; covers both opinion and outcome

  • well

    everyday equivalent for 'turn out favourably' → 'turn out well'

反義詞
  • unfavourably

    the direct opposite; in a way that reduces your chances

  • badly

    everyday opposite for outcomes that go wrong

文法句型

[event] turned out favourably

favourably positioned/placed

the conditions favourably affect [thing]

用法筆記

Subject is usually a situation, condition, or event — not a person expressing opinions (that's sense 1). Often pairs with 'for [the person who benefits]'. Common verbs: end, turn out, develop, progress, position, locate, shift.

常見錯誤

❌The judge looked favourably for the company.
✅Conditions worked favourably for the company.
💡sense 2 is about circumstances; if a person is judging, use sense 1 with 'on' or 'upon'.