
好词典

源自中古英语 'favour',来自古法语 'favor',最终源于拉丁语 'favor',意为'善意'或'偏爱'。
❶ 指对某人或某事的偏爱或支持,通常表现为更倾向于帮助或选择某一方。
“She always shows favor to her youngest child.”
(她总是偏爱她最小的孩子。)
“The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff.”
(法官做出了有利于原告的裁决。)
❶ 表示支持或偏爱某人或某事,或为某人提供帮助或便利。
“She favors her left hand when writing.”
(她写字时更喜欢用左手。)
“The weather favored our outdoor event.”
(天气对我们的户外活动很有利。)
in favor of — 表示支持或赞同某事,或选择某事物而放弃另一事物。
“He voted in favor of the new proposal.”
(他投票支持新提案。)
do someone a favor — 为某人提供帮助或做一件对他们有益的事情。
“Could you do me a favor and lend me your pen?”
(你能帮我个忙借我你的笔吗?)
curry favor — 通过讨好或奉承某人以赢得他们的支持或好感。
“He tried to curry favor with the boss by bringing coffee every morning.”
(他每天早上带咖啡来讨好老板。)