| 单词 | accommodating |
| 释义 | accommodating (once / 3032 pages) adj If you are part of a group that has accommodating members, you’re very fortunate. Accommodating describes those who are easy to get along with and willing to help you. Accommodating is the adjective form of the verb accommodate, and it’s used to describe those who are cheerfully willing to make small adjustments to help you out. The waiter who is happy to serve the dressing on the side, give you extra cheese on the burger, and swap French fries for mashed potatoes, all because that's how you want it? Definitely accommodating. WORD FAMILYaccommodating: accommodatingly, unaccommodating+/accommodate: accommodated, accommodates, accommodating, accommodation, accommodative, accommodator/accommodation: accommodational, accommodations/accommodator: accommodators USAGE EXAMPLESShe settled on an accommodating explanation, telling herself he was exhausted and jet-lagged, still living on the Afghan time zone. New York Times(Dec 28, 2016) Port of Seattle leaders want to protect the city’s industrial lands from redevelopment, while city officials are tasked with accommodating new residents and businesses. Seattle Times(Dec 27, 2016) The decision on accommodating the request appears to rest with the school board or the agency. Washington Times(Dec 21, 2016) 1adj obliging; willing to do favors made a special effort to be accommodating Syn helpful providing assistance or serving a useful function 2adj helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in made a special effort to be accommodating Syn|Ant accommodative complaisant, obliging showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others good-naturedhaving an easygoing and cheerful disposition helpfulproviding assistance or serving a useful function kindhaving or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior unaccommodating, unobliging not accommodating disobliging, uncooperativeintentionally unaccommodating |
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