friendly
/ˈfrendli/
CEFR level A1Topic SocietyWord #210 in the learning path
友好的；亲切的
Definitions
adj. Kind, welcoming, and pleasant towards other people.
友好的；亲切的
n. A sports match played outside an official competition.
友谊赛
Example
Our new neighbour is friendly and always waves hello.
我们的新邻居很友善，总是挥手打招呼。
Friendly staff can improve patients' experiences and encourage them to seek medical advice earlier.
亲切的工作人员能改善患者的就医体验，并鼓励他们更早寻求医疗建议。
Collocations
- friendly smile
- friendly atmosphere
- friendly match
- friendly towards newcomers
Word family
- friend (n.)
- friendship (n.)
- friendliness (n.)
- unfriendly (adj.)
Synonyms
- welcoming
- amiable
Antonyms
- unfriendly
- hostile
Usage tip
虽以-ly结尾，却是形容词，不是副词。
FAQ
- What does friendly mean?
- Kind, welcoming, and pleasant towards other people. A sports match played outside an official competition.
- How is friendly pronounced?
- UK /ˈfrendli/, US /ˈfrendli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
