unfavourable

adj.

1. 不利的；有害的
   not good and likely to cause problems or make sth more difficult
   1. The conditions were unfavourable for agriculture.
      这些条件不利于农业。
   2. an unfavourable exchange rate
      不利的汇率
2. 不赞成的；否定的；不喜欢的
   showing that you do not approve of or like sb/sth
   1. an unfavourable comment
      负面的评论
   2. The documentary presents him in a very unfavourable light .
      这部纪录片从十分负面的角度来描绘他。
   3. an unfavourable comparison (= one that makes one thing seem much worse than another)
      使相形见绌的比较

in AM, use 美国英语用 unfavorable


1. ADJ-GRADED (条件或环境)不利的，恶劣的
   Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
   1. Unfavourable economic conditions were blocking a recovery of the American insurance market...
      不利的经济形势阻碍着美国保险市场的复苏。
   2. We've got a fairly unfavourable exchange rate at the moment...
      眼下汇率对我们不利。
   3. Unfavourable weather has had damaging effects on this year's harvest...
      恶劣天气使今年的收成受到了损失。
   4. The whole international economic situation is very unfavourable for the countries in the south.
      整个国际经济形势对南方国家非常不利。
2. ADJ-GRADED （反应）反对的，不赞同的
   If you have an unfavourable reaction to something, you do not like it.
   1. A more unfavourable response was given today by the Prime Minister...
      首相今天的回应更是表示反对。
   2. President Mubarak was particularly unfavourable to the idea...
      穆巴拉克总统尤其不赞同这一想法。
   3. First reactions have been distinctly unfavourable.
      第一反应明显是不赞成。
3. ADJ （比较）使相形见绌的
   If you make an unfavourable comparison between two things, you say that one thing seems worse than the other.
   1. He makes unfavourable comparisons between British and French cooking...
      他认为与法国菜相比，英国菜相形见绌。
   2. A younger child will benefit more from an older sister's help than from an unfavourable comparison between their progress.
      与一味地比较进步情况相比，年纪小一些的孩子会从姐姐的帮助中获益更多。

1. Unfavourable economic conditions were blocking a recovery of the American insurance market
   不利的经济形势阻碍着美国保险市场的复苏。
2. We've got a fairly unfavourable exchange rate at the moment
   眼下汇率对我们不利。
3. Unfavourable weather has had damaging effects on this year's harvest
   恶劣天气使今年的收成受到了损失。
4. The whole international economic situation is very unfavourable for the countries in the south.
   整个国际经济形势对南方国家非常不利。
5. A more unfavourable response was given today by the Prime Minister
   首相今天的回应更是表示反对。
6. President Mubarak was particularly unfavourable to the idea
   穆巴拉克总统尤其不赞同这一想法。
7. First reactions have been distinctly unfavourable.
   第一反应明显是不赞成。
8. He makes unfavourable comparisons between British and French cooking
   他认为与法国菜相比，英国菜相形见绌。
9. A younger child will benefit more from an older sister's help than from an unfavourable comparison between their progress.
   与一味地比较进步情况相比，年纪小一些的孩子会从姐姐的帮助中获益更多。
10. I am at an unfavourable position in being conversationally unacquainted with English.
    我由于不熟悉英语会话而处于不利地位。
11. The climate here is favourable to the growth of wheat but unfavourable to the growth of rice.
    这里的气候有利于种小麦，而不利于种水稻。
12. Congress is to consider the unfavourable financial condition of the nation.
    国会将考虑国内不利的财政状况。
13. Maybe no programme would succeed given the unfavourable initial conditions.
    鉴于不利的初始环境，或许没有一个项目会取得成功。
14. The report makes unfavourable comparisons with the system used in france.
    报告中作了比较，认为法国使用的系统较好。
15. As the frequent rain squalls and low clouds were unfavourable for air action, Phillips resolved to press on.
    因为频繁的暴风雨和低云层不利于空军行动，菲利普斯决定向前追赶。
16. Should these factors remain unfavourable, they will present a palpable obstacle to Hong Kong's economic recovery.
    假如外围因素持续不利，香港的经济便无可避免会继续受到冲击。
17. Ericsson attributed the decline in earnings to a shortfall in sales in mobile network upgrades and expansions which resulted in an unfavourable business mix that also negatively affected margins.
    爱立信将收益下降归咎于移动网络升级和扩容方面的销售下滑，这导致了不利的业务组合，同时也对利润率产生了负面影响。
18. So we can't take any longer because further delay will be unfavourable.
    所以，不能再晚了，晚了不利。
19. Unfavourable weather doubtless has exacerbated the shortcomings of Soviet agriculture since 1979.
    自从一九七九年以来，恶劣的气候无疑加深了苏联农业方面的困境。
20. They had finally gained independence, but on very unfavourable terms.
    他们最终赢得了独立，但却附有很不利的条款。
21. This is most unfavourable to our commitment to creating an environment that breeds loyalty and motivation.
    这对我们承诺去创造一个具有忠诚度和积极性的环境时极为不利的。
22. In addition the vigilance of the enemy was undoubtedly relaxed owing to the unfavourable phase of the moon.
    此外，敌人由于月色不佳，当然也放松了警惕。
23. Partial painting is required if the conditions are unfavourable.
    如果情况不理想，需要局部上漆。
24. This uncertainty is unfavourable to China's objective of increasing foreign participation and developing the banking sector in the western and north eastern provinces.
    不确定性不利于中国在提高外国参与程度和发展西部和北部省份金融业方面所设立的目标。
25. Living in the favourable and unfavourable situation is called part of living.
    有利与不利在生活里，都是一部分。
26. If enough adaptation measures are taken, the unfavourable impact of climate change on farming will be negated.
    如果再考虑品种替换等适应性措施，长江流域不仅可以降低和避免气候变化给农业带来的不利影响，甚至还可以发挥气候变化带来的正面效应，从而提高农作物的产量。
27. Bigge's subsequent report presented unfavourable views toward Macquarie's extensive spending on public works programs.
    比格随后的报告中提出对麦格理的广泛的公共工程计划开支的不利看法。
28. The present crisis has largely been caused by an unfavourable economic climate.
    目前的危机在很大程度上是由不利的经济气候引起的。
29. Such climate characteristics are unfavourable to road maintenance.
    这样的气候特别不利于道路养护。
30. Owing to unfavourable weather, I was unable to carry on with it.
    由于天气不好。我不能把它进行下去。

adj

1. (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose
   1. unfavorable winds

   Synonym:    unfavorable

2. not encouraging or approving or pleasing
   1. unfavorable conditions
   2. an unfavorable comparison
   3. unfavorable comments
   4. unfavorable impression

   Synonym:    unfavorable

3. not favorable
   1. made an unfavorable impression
   2. unfavorable reviews

   Synonym:    unfavorable