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1 favourable
1) (showing approval: Was her reaction favourable or unfavourable?) favorabil2) (helpful or advantageous: a favourable wind.) prielnic -
2 favourable
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3 esteem
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4 favour
['feivə] 1. noun1) (a kind action: Will you do me a favour and lend me your car?) favoare; serviciu2) (kindness or approval: She looked on him with great favour.) bunăvoinţă3) (preference or too much kindness: By doing that he showed favour to the other side.) preferinţă4) (a state of being approved of: He was very much in favour with the Prime Minister.) (în) graţii(le)2. verb(to support or show preference for: Which side do you favour?) a fi de partea- favourably
- favourite 3. noun(a person or thing that one likes best: Of all her paintings that is my favourite.) preferat- in favour of
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5 light
I 1. noun1) (the brightness given by the sun, a flame, lamps etc that makes things able to be seen: It was nearly dawn and the light was getting stronger; Sunlight streamed into the room.) lumină2) (something which gives light (eg a lamp): Suddenly all the lights went out.) lumină3) (something which can be used to set fire to something else; a flame: Have you got a light for my cigarette?) foc4) (a way of viewing or regarding: He regarded her action in a favourable light.) lumină2. adjective1) (having light; not dark: The studio was a large, light room.) luminos2) ((of a colour) pale; closer to white than black: light green.) deschis3. [lit] verb1) (to give light to: The room was lit only by candles.) a lumina2) (to (make something) catch fire: She lit the gas; I think this match is damp, because it won't light.) a (se) aprinde•- lighten- lighter- lighting
- lighthouse
- light-year
- bring to light
- come to light
- in the light of
- light up
- see the light
- set light to II1) (easy to lift or carry; of little weight: I bought a light suitcase for plane journeys.) uşor2) (easy to bear, suffer or do: Next time the punishment will not be so light.) uşor3) ((of food) easy to digest: a light meal.) uşor4) (of less weight than it should be: The load of grain was several kilos light.) mai uşor cu5) (of little weight: Aluminium is a light metal.) uşor6) (lively or agile: She was very light on her feet.) suplu7) (cheerful; not serious: light music.) uşor8) (little in quantity; not intense, heavy, strong etc: light rain.) uşor9) ((of soil) containing a lot of sand.) moale, afânat•- lightly- lighten- light-headed
- light-hearted
- lightweight
- get off lightly
- make light of
- travel light III = light on - past tense, past participle lit [lit] - verb(to find by chance: While wandering round the town, we lit on a very cheap restaurant.) -
6 strike while the iron is hot
(to act etc while the situation is favourable.) a bate fierul cât e cald
См. также в других словарях:
favourable — British English spelling of FAVORABLE (Cf. favorable); for spelling, see OR (Cf. or). Related: Favourably … Etymology dictionary
favourable — (US favorable) ► ADJECTIVE 1) expressing approval or consent. 2) to the advantage of someone or something. 3) suggesting a good outcome. DERIVATIVES favourably adverb … English terms dictionary
favourable */*/ — UK [ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l] / US adjective 1) showing that someone likes or approves of someone or something Reaction to the plan has been generally favourable. in a favourable light: The documentary did not portray him in a favourable light. favourable … English dictionary
favourable — [[t]fe͟ɪvərəb(ə)l[/t]] (in AM, use favorable) 1) ADJ GRADED: ADJ n, v link ADJ to n If your opinion or your reaction is favourable to something, you agree with it and approve of it. His recently completed chapel for Fitzwilliam is attracting… … English dictionary
favourable — BrE, favorable AmE adjective 1 a favourable report, comment, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them: The film received favourable reviews. | Her ideas met with a favourable response. 2… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
favourable — fa|vour|a|ble BrE favorable AmE [ˈfeıvərəbəl] adj 1.) a favourable report, opinion, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them ▪ favourable film reviews ▪ The response has been overwhelmingly… … Dictionary of contemporary English
favourable — (BrE) (AmE favorable) adj. VERBS ▪ be, look, seem ▪ become ▪ remain ▪ consider sth … Collocations dictionary
favourable — adjective 1) a favourable review Syn: approving, positive, complimentary, full of praise, flattering, glowing, enthusiastic, kind, good; informal rave 2) conditions are favourable Syn: advantageous … Synonyms and antonyms dictionary
favourable — adjective a) pleasing, encouraging or approving The candidate wearing the business suit made a favourable impression. b) useful or helpful We made quick progress, due to favourable winds … Wiktionary
favourable — [ˈfeɪv(ə)rəb(ə)l] adj 1) showing that you like or approve of someone or something Syn: positive Ant: unfavourable Reaction to the plan has been generally favourable.[/ex] 2) showing that something good is likely to happen a favourable weather… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
favourable — /ˈfeɪvərəbəl / (say fayvuhruhbuhl), / vrəbəl/ (say vruhbuhl) adjective 1. affording aid, advantage, or convenience: a favourable position. 2. manifesting favour; inclined to aid or approve. 3. (of an answer) granting what is desired. 4. promising …
