propitious

Definitions

pro- (forward) + petere (to rush/seek), via Latin propitius, originally described a god whose favor was 'rushing toward you' — well-disposed, gracious. From the gods being on your side it generalized to circumstances being favourable. (Some trace propitius to a different root; the pet- link is the traditional one and fits the 'seeking toward' image.)

Common Collocations

• 1.propitious moment有利时机
• 2.propitious circumstances有利的环境
• 3.propitious sign吉祥的征兆
• 4.propitious conditions有利的条件

Example Sentences

• 1.

  This is hardly a propitious time to start a new business.

• 2.

  Conditions were propitious for an early harvest.