区别辨析friendly、kind与cordial

friendly、kind与cordial这些形容词均含“友好的、亲切的”之意。

friendly : 指举止像朋友一样,往往怀着满腔热情,乐意助人。

  • a friendly face/smile
    友好的面容/微笑
  • Our neighbours have always been very friendlyto/towards us.
    我们的邻居们一直对我们很友好。
  • I'm on friendly terms with my daughter's teacher.
    我和我女儿的老师关系处得很不错。
  • Are you friendly with (= a friend of) Graham?
    你跟格雷厄姆是朋友吗?

kind : 指考虑周到,体谅他人,乐于助人。

  • She's a very kind and thoughtful person.
    她是个非常宽容体贴的人。
  • It's very kind of you to help us.
    承蒙惠助,不胜感激。
  • Please be kind to your sister!
    请对你的妹妹好些!

cordial : 较正式用词,指亲切热诚,情意真挚。

  • a cordial smile/greeting/welcome/reception
    诚挚的微笑/问候/欢迎/接待
  • Relations between the two leaders are said to be cordial.
    据说两位领导人关系友好。