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favoured

UK //ˈfeɪ.vəd//US //ˈfeɪ.vɚd//

词源

源自中古英语 'favour'(偏爱),最终来自拉丁语 'favor'(善意、支持)。

adjective

❶ 指受到特别优待或偏爱的,常用于描述人或事物因某种原因获得更多关注、机会或资源。

“She was the teacher's favoured student and always got the best grades.”

(她是老师偏爱的学生,总是得到最好的成绩。)

“This restaurant is a favoured spot for celebrities.”

(这家餐厅是名人们偏爱的去处。)

同义词:preferred, privileged, favored, cherished, special

常见短语

favoured nation — 指在国际贸易或外交关系中享有最优惠待遇的国家,通常通过条约或协议确立。

“The two countries agreed to grant each other favoured nation status.”

(两国同意互相给予最惠国待遇。)

highly favoured — 形容某人或某事物受到极大优待或特别青睐,常用于正式或文学语境。

“She was highly favoured by the king and given many privileges.”

(她深受国王青睐,被授予许多特权。)