friendly
adjective
uk/ˈfrend.li/us/ˈfrend.li/A2
behavingin apleasant,kindway towards someone:
友好的，友善的a friendlyface/smile友好的面容／微笑
Ourneighbourshave always been very friendlyto/towardsus.我们的邻居们一直对我们很友好。
I'm on friendlytermswith my daughter'steacher.我和我女儿的老师关系处得很不错。
Are you friendlywith(= afriendof)Graham?你跟格雷厄姆是朋友吗？
Opposite
unfriendly
behaving in a kind and pleasant way
- friendlyI like his sister - she's so friendly.
- niceHer boyfriend is really nice.
- amiableShe was perfectly amiable.
- genialOur genial host led us to our room.
- congenialHe's very congenial and so quite likeable.
A friendlyplaceispleasantand makes youfeelhappyandcomfortable:
（某处）舒适的，令人愉快的It's a friendly littlerestaurant.那是一家让人感觉很舒适的小饭馆。
making you feel happy and comfortable
- friendlyThe pub has such a friendly atmosphere.
- congenialThere are many congenial places to stop on your way through the Lake District.
- convivialThese seaside inns have a convivial atmosphere.
- warmThe hostess gave us a warm welcome.
A friendlygameorargumentis one that youplayor have forpleasureand inordertopractiseyourskills,ratherthanplayingorarguingseriouslywith theaimofwinning:
（比赛或辩论）友谊的，非对抗的We were having a friendlyargumentaboutpolitics.我们就政治问题进行了一番友好的辩论。
Theteamsareplayinga friendlymatchonSunday.两队将在周日进行一场友谊赛。
Friendlycountriesand friendlysoldiersareoneswho are notyourenemiesand who areworkingorfightingwith you.
（国家）友好的；（士兵）友军的- Theteachergreetedeachchildwith a friendly 'Hello!'
- It's a very friendlybarwith anicerelaxedatmosphere.
- We had a friendlyexchangeofviews.
- There's no need to befrightened- he's a very friendlydog.
- They've always been very friendly towards me.
Friendly
- affability
- affable
- affably
- affiliative
- agreeableness
- conviviality
- convivially
- cordial
- cordiality
- cordially
- inseparable
- intimacy
- intimately
- jovial
- the human touch
- togetherness
- twinkly
- warmly
- warmth
- welcoming
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friendly
noun[C]
UKuk/ˈfrend.li/us/ˈfrend.li/agamethat isplayedforenjoymentand inordertopractise, not with theaimofwinningpointsaspartof aseriouscompetition:
友谊赛Therugbyclubhas a friendly nextweekagainst the Giants.该橄榄球俱乐部下星期要和巨人队打一场友谊赛。
Competitions, & parts of competitions
- a nip and tuckidiom
- be a game of two halvesidiom
- beauty contest
- beauty pageant
- benefit match
- competition
- contest
- debate
- head-to-head
- peloton
- postgame
- postseason
- pre-meeting
- premiership
- preseason
- quiz
- spelling bee
- the Champions League
- the Premier League
- under starter's ordersidiom