favorable situation; advantageous turn of events
Describes a situation or development that is advantageous. Often used in strategic, competitive, or political contexts.
The match progressed favorably after the second half.
The negotiations are showing a favorable development for us.
有利 is a general adjective meaning 'advantageous' or 'favorable'. 形勢有利 specifically refers to the situation or turn of events being favorable, often in a competitive or strategic context.
形勢 means 'situation' or 'state of affairs', especially in a competitive sense. 形勢有利 combines this with 有利 to emphasize that the situation is advantageous.
Compound of 形勢 (situation, state of affairs) and 有利 (advantageous, favorable).