Word · Frequency #14361
congenial
志趣相投的；意气相合的
核心释义
having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits, or interests; compatible
- 1.
具有相同或非常相似的性格、兴趣、习惯或爱好
Having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.
- 2.
适合需求的；合意的
suitable to your needs; ; - T.L.Peacock
- 3.
(植物)可异花传粉或嫁接的
(used of plants) capable of cross-fertilization or of being grafted
适合的；合意的；令人愉快的；可异花传粉的；可嫁接的；具有相同或非常相似的性格、兴趣、习惯或爱好；适合需求的；合意的；(植物)可异花传粉或嫁接的
用法In use
I found a congenial group of friends who all enjoy hiking and camping.
用法提示：此句中 congenial 意为‘志趣相投的’，形容朋友之间兴趣或性格相合。
The quiet café provided a congenial atmosphere for studying.
用法提示：此处 congenial 意为‘宜人的、合宜的’，强调环境适合某种需求。
After moving to the city, she finally found a congenial workplace where her ideas were appreciated.
用法提示：这里 congenial 指‘合意的、相投的’，描述工作环境与人合拍。
a congenial atmosphere to work in
two congenial spirits united...by mutual confidence and reciprocal virtues
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- congenial atmosphere
- 宜人的氛围
- The restaurant has a congenial atmosphere for a relaxed dinner.这家餐厅有宜人的氛围，适合轻松用餐。
- congenial company
- 志趣相投的伙伴
- He enjoyed the trip because of the congenial company.因为有志趣相投的伙伴，他旅途愉快。
- congenial work
- 合意的工作
- She found congenial work as a graphic designer.她找到了平面设计师这份合意的工作。
- congenial environment
- 适宜的环境
- Plants thrive in a congenial environment with adequate sunlight.植物在阳光充足的适宜环境中茁壮成长。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
con一起+genial友好→意气相投的
语境与语域Context & Register
正式/中性；常用于描述氛围、环境或人际关系的令人愉快或合适的特性。在学术或正式写作中较常见，也可用于日常交流。通常不用于植物学语境。
语法说明Grammar Note
指人时意为“意气相投的”；指事物、环境时侧重“合适的、宜人的”。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All three words end with -ial and have the same stressed vowel /iː/ followed by /niəl/, making them true rhymes with 'congenial'.
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.