beneficial

Definitions

bene- (good) + fic (weakened fac, 'do') + -ial = 'doing good.' From beneficium ('a kindness'). Beneficial describes anything that does you good. Closely tied to benefit, but always an adjective.

Common Collocations

• 1.beneficial effect有益的效果
• 2.beneficial to对……有益
• 3.mutually beneficial互惠互利的
• 4.highly beneficial非常有益

Example Sentences

• 1.

  A balanced diet is beneficial to your health.

• 2.

  The agreement is mutually beneficial.