favor
英 [ˈfeɪvə]
美 [ˈfeɪvər]
n. 喜爱，宠爱，好感，赞同; 偏袒，偏爱; 善行，恩惠
v. 赞同; 喜爱，偏爱; 有利于，便于
第三人称单数：favors 复数：favors 现在分词：favoring 过去式：favored 过去分词：favored
BNC.49170 / COCA.2500
英英释义
noun
- an act of gracious kindness
- souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party
- an advantage to the benefit of someone or something
- the outcome was in his favor
- an inclination to approve
- that style is in favor this season
- a feeling of favorable regard
verb
- consider as the favorite
- The local team was favored
- promote over another
- he favors his second daughter
- bestow a privilege upon
- treat gently or carefully
双语例句
- Today's election will skew the results in favor of the northern end of the county.
今天的选举将使结果有利于这个郡的北部地区。 - The general opinion is in favor of us.
普遍的舆论对我们有利。 - It was a Christmas when shoppers passed by expensive silks in favor of more practical gifts.
这是一个购物者不理会昂贵的丝绸衣服而热衷于更实用礼物的圣诞节。 - Three-fourths of the public say they favor a national referendum on the issue.
四分之三的公众表示希望就这个问题进行全民公决。 - I've won my boss's favor owing to my outstanding work.
我由于出色的工作赢得了我老板的恩宠。 - The emperor abdicated in favor of his son.
皇帝自愿退位，由他的儿子登基。 - And some banks have begun to render such new services as issuing guarantees and witness in favor of the foreign investments.
一些银行已开设提供经济担保或证明等新业务，以利于引进外资。 - The balance of maritime superiority has tipped in favor of us.
海上优势已经转到我们这边了。 - I guess it's a favor for both of us.
我觉得这对我们两人都有好处。 - And so you have come to me for a favor.
所以你来找我帮你的忙。