| 词汇 | kindlier |
| 释义 | (redirected from kindlier)not take kindly to (something)To be unreceptive to, displeased by, or unwilling to accept a particular thing, behavior, or activity. Be careful—I hear they don't take kindly to strangers in that town. John just doesn't take kindly to criticism, which is why no one tells him what they really think. take kindly to (something)To be receptive to, pleased by, or willing to accept a particular behavior or activity. (Usually used in negative constructions.) John just doesn't take kindly to criticism, which is why no one tells him what they really think. I'd take more kindly to your request if you didn't have such a nasty tone when you said it. look kindly on (someone or something)To be receptive to, approving of, pleased by someone or something, or to show favor to someone or something. The community has so far looked kindly on the government's development plan for the area. Following the coup, the newly instated dictator did not look kindly on those who previously opposed him. look kindly upon (someone or something)To be receptive to, approving of, pleased by someone or something, or to show favor to someone or something. The community has so far looked kindly upon the government's development plan for the area. Following the coup, the newly instated dictator did not look kindly upon those who previously opposed him. thanks kindlyA very polite and friendly expression of gratitude to someone (for something). A: "Here are the documents you asked for, Mr. Lubbock." B: "Thanks kindly, Sarah." A: "That's a really nice dress, Mrs. Marshal." B: "Aw, that's so sweet—thanks kindly, Billy!" thank you kindlyA very polite and friendly expression of gratitude to someone (for something). A: "Here are the documents you asked for, Mr. Lubbock." B: "Thank you kindly, Sarah." A: "That's a really nice dress, Mrs. Marshal." B: "Aw, that's so sweet. Thank you kindly, Billy!" take kindly to somethingto be agreeable to something. My father doesn't take kindly to anyone using his tools. I hope they'll take kindly to our request. Thank you kindly.Thank you very much. Tom: May I give you a lift? Jane: Why, yes. Thank you kindly. Mary: That's a nice suit, and you wear it well. Charlie: Thankyou kindly, ma'am. take kindly toBe receptive to, attracted by, or pleased with, as in He'll take kindly to the criticism if it's constructive, or Henry won't take kindly to your stepping on his newly planted grass. This idiom uses kindly in the sense of "in a pleasant or agreeable manner." [c. 1800] look ˈkindly on/upon somebody/something(formal) approve of somebody/something: He hoped they would look kindly on his request.not take ˈkindly to somebody/somethingfind it difficult to accept somebody/something: I don’t take kindly to criticism from him.She didn’t take kindly to my suggestion.take kindly to1. To be receptive to: take kindly to constructive criticism. 2. To be naturally attracted or fitted to; thrive on. |
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