take kindly to

• 指以积极、满意或接受的态度对待某事，常用于否定句中表示不赞同、不喜欢或难以接受。

To be receptive, pleased, or accepting of something, typically used in negative constructions to indicate disapproval or dislike.

1. Accept or likeB2formal

   To be receptive or pleased by something; to accept something in a positive manner.

   乐于接受

   • She did not take kindly to his criticism.
   • He took kindly to the new rules at work.
   • The old dog did not take kindly to the new puppy.