amicable
UK/'æmikәbl/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Characterized by friendliness and goodwill; (of a relationship or arrangement) without hostility.
友好的，和睦的；（关系或安排）无敌意的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin amīcābilis 'friendly' (amīcus 'friend' + -able). Amicable describes interactions and arrangements conducted in a friend-like spirit — even between people who are parting ways.
Root am still carries 14 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.amicable agreement友好协议
- 2.amicable settlement友好和解
- 3.amicable divorce协议离婚
- 4.amicable terms友好的条件
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two companies reached an amicable settlement out of court.
- 2.
They divorced on amicable terms and remained friends.
- 3.
Talks ended in an amicable agreement.