favour
favour or favor
[ˈfeɪvə]
n
an approving attitude; good will
an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy
prejudice and partiality; favouritism
a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp in the phrases in favour, out of favour)
leave; permission
a token of love, goodwill, etc
a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party
a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady
a communication, esp a business letter
appearance
vb
to regard with especial kindness or approval
to treat with partiality or favouritism
to support; advocate
to perform a favour for; oblige
to help; facilitate
to resemble
he favours his father
to wear habitually
she favours red
to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare
a footballer favouring an injured leg
See favours
- 习惯用语
- find favour with to be approved of by someone
- in favour of approving.to the benefit of.(of a cheque, etc) made out to.in order to show preference for
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