favorite

• 美式英语中用来描述比其他所有事物都更受喜爱或更受偏爱的人或事物。也可指在同类中最受青睐、最优先的。

Used in American English to describe something that is preferred above all others.

1. Most liked or preferredA1formal

   Regarded with special liking or preference; chosen above others.

   最喜欢的

   • This is my favorite song of all time.
   • Her favorite color is blue.
   • What is your favorite movie?

   同义词belovedchoicechosendarlingdearfavoredpetpreferredselect

   反义词disliked

• 名词，指最受喜爱或特别受宠的人或事物。

A noun referring to a person or thing that is preferred above all others, or regarded with special liking or approval.

1. Preferred person or thingA1formal

   A person or thing that is liked more than others of the same kind.

   最爱

   • Chocolate ice cream is my favorite.
   • She is the teacher's favorite in the class.
   • This song is an old favorite of mine.

   同义词belovedchoicedarlingfavouritepetpickpreference

2. Likely winnerB1formal

   The competitor or candidate considered most likely to win or succeed.

   热门人选

   • The defending champion is the clear favorite to win the match.
   • This horse is the favorite in the race.
   • The team is the favorite to take the championship this year.

   同义词shoo-in

   反义词longshotunderdog