用作定语
▲~+n.
It's encouraging to receive a favourable report on one's study.学习得到好评是令人鼓舞的。
The new manager has created a very favourable impression.新经理给人留下非常好的印象。
The company will lend you money on very favourable terms.这家公司将以非常优惠的条件借钱给你。
用作表语
▲S+be+~+prep.-phrase
We found that most people are favourable to the idea.我们发现大多数人同意这个意见。
Circumstances are not quite favourable to us.这环境对我们相当不利。
The wind is favourable for setting sail.风向对于起航有利。