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favored

UK //ˈfeɪvəd//US //ˈfeɪvərd//

词源

源自中古英语 'favouren',来自古法语 'favorer',最终源于拉丁语 'favor'(意为'善意'或'偏爱')。

adjective

❶ 指受到特别优待或偏爱的,通常用于描述人或事物因某种原因获得更多关注或优势。

“She was the favored candidate for the promotion.”

(她是晋升的首选候选人。)

“This restaurant is a favored spot for celebrities.”

(这家餐厅是名人们偏爱的去处。)

同义词:preferred, privileged, favoured, advantaged, chosen

常见短语

favored nation — 指在国际贸易或外交关系中享有最优惠待遇的国家。

“The treaty granted the country favored nation status.”

(该条约授予该国最惠国地位。)