supportive

supportive — 形容詞

1. showing that you agree with someone's plans, ideas, or choices and giving them c

1.形容詞B1
釋義

贊同的

對他人的選擇或想法表示贊同

showing that you agree with someone's plans, ideas, or choices and giving them confidence to go ahead

例句

Imran's family was supportive when he announced his plan to open a small café.

Imran 宣布要開一家小咖啡店時，他的家人都很支持。

supportive + when + [person announces plan]

Gabriela's teacher was supportive of her decision to study design instead of business.

Gabriela 的老師對她選擇學設計而非商學院的決定表示贊同。

supportive of + [decision]

同義詞
  • encouraging

    focuses on giving hope and confidence; slightly more active in tone

  • approving

    emphasises agreement rather than emotional backing; more formal

  • positive

    broader — describes general attitude rather than specific backing of a plan

反義詞
  • unsupportive

    direct opposite; not giving agreement or encouragement

  • critical

    actively finds fault rather than offering support

文法句型

supportive + of + [person's plan/idea/decision/choice]

supportive + of + [person]

用法筆記

Commonly followed by the preposition 'of' to specify what idea or person is being encouraged. Subject is typically a person or group (family, manager, teacher, colleague).

常見錯誤

❌My boss is supportive for my new project.
✅My boss is supportive of my new project.
💡Use 'of', not 'for', after 'supportive' when indicating what you agree with.

2. giving practical help, emotional comfort, or encouragement to someone who is dea

2.形容詞B1
釋義

幫助的

在困境中給予實際幫助或鼓舞

giving practical help, emotional comfort, or encouragement to someone who is dealing with a difficult situation

例句

When Yara lost her job, her friends were supportive and helped her find new roles.

Yara 失業時，她的朋友們給予支持，幫她找到新的工作機會。

supportive and helped [person]

The nursing staff at the hospital were extremely supportive throughout Rodrigo's recovery.

醫院護理人員在 Rodrigo 康復期間一直給予極大的幫助和鼓勵。

supportive throughout [period]

同義詞
  • helpful

    focuses on practical assistance; less emotional than 'supportive'

  • caring

    emphasises warmth and concern for another person's wellbeing

  • reassuring

    focuses on reducing worry or fear; more specific in emotional tone

反義詞
  • unsupportive

    direct opposite; failing to offer help or comfort

  • neglectful

    failing to care for someone who needs help; stronger negative connotation

文法句型

supportive + of + [person]

supportive + toward/towards + [person]

[person] + be + supportive + through/during + [difficult period]

用法筆記

This sense focuses on actions and practical assistance rather than mere agreement. It is especially common in healthcare, caregiving, and community contexts. When describing help given through a difficult time, 'throughout', 'during', or 'after' are frequently used.

常見錯誤

❌The nurses were supportive with me during treatment.
✅The nurses were supportive toward me during treatment.' or ✅ 'The nurses were supportive of me during treatment.
💡Use 'of' or 'toward/towards', not 'with', after 'supportive' in this sense.