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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ad·van·ta·geous DATE 1593 : giving an advantage : favorable an advantageous opportunity • ad·van·ta·geous·ly adverb • ad·van·ta·geous·ness noun English Etymology advantageous c.1600, from Fr. avantageux, from avantage (see advantage). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 advantageous ad·van·ta·geous / 7AdvEn5teidVEs / adjective ~ (to sb) good or useful in a particular situation 有利的；有好处的 SYN beneficial :
A free trade agreement would be advantageous to both countries. 自由贸易协定对两国都会有利。 OPP disadvantageous • ad·van·ta·geous·ly adv. Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English advantageous adj. VERBS be, prove Membership of the union could prove advantageous. | become | make sth Lower fares make it advantageous to travel in winter. | find sth You may find it advantageous to wait a few weeks before replying. ADV. extremely, highly, very | fairly, quite | mutually This trade arrangement could be mutually advantageous | economically, financially | politically PREP. for This scheme could be advantageous for people on low incomes. | to The new tax system is advantageous to higher-rate taxpayers. OLT advantageous adj. ⇨ valuable 2 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ad·van·ta·geous \|adˌvan|tājəs, -_vən- -ˌvaan-, -ˌvȧn-\ adjective Etymology: advantage + -ous : giving an advantage or the advantage : favorable , profitable , beneficial < trade agreements advantageous to both countries > < politically advantageous to keep the other side guessing > < an unusually advantageous financial settlement > Synonyms: see beneficial |
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