favor
US /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/
UK /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/
1.
幫助, 恩惠
an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
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Could you do me a favor and pick up my mail?
你能幫我一個忙，去取一下我的郵件嗎？
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She asked for a small favor from her neighbor.
她向鄰居求了一個小忙。
2.
支持, 贊同, 偏愛
approval, support, or liking for someone or something
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The public showed great favor for the new policy.
公眾對新政策表現出極大的支持。
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She is currently out of favor with the management.
她目前不受管理層的青睞。
1.
偏愛, 支持, 贊成
to feel or show approval or preference for something or someone
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The new rules favor smaller businesses.
新規定有利於小型企業。
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She tends to favor her youngest child.
她傾向於偏愛她最小的孩子。