favour

• 名词，指善意的行为、帮助或支持，也表示赞同或喜爱，还可指小礼物或纪念品。

A noun referring to an act of kindness, support, or approval, or a small gift given as a souvenir.

1. Feeling of approval or likingB1formal

   A positive feeling of liking or supporting someone or something.

   好感

   • The manager looked upon the proposal with favour.
   • She won the favour of the committee with her presentation.
   • He did everything to stay in her favour.

   同义词admirationappreciationapprobationapprovalesteemgoodwilllikingpreferenceregardsupport

   反义词disapprovaldisfavordisfavourdislike

2. Tendency to approveB2formal

   A natural inclination to support or approve of a particular idea or person.

   偏爱

   • The judge showed favour towards the defendant's argument.
   • His favour for classical music was well known.
   • The policy was designed with a favour for small businesses.

   同义词biasinclinationleaningpartialitypenchantpredilectionpreferenceproclivity

   反义词disapprovaldisfavoropposition

3. Benefit or advantageB1formal

   A condition or situation that is advantageous to someone.

   好处或优势

   • The new law works in favour of the environment.
   • The decision was made in his favour.
   • The score was 3-2 in favour of the home team.

   同义词advantageaidassetassistancebenefitblessingboongoodhelpplus

   反义词detrimentdisadvantageharmhindranceinjury

4. Small gift or party souvenirB1informal

   A small gift given to guests at a party or event as a token of appreciation.

   小礼物

   • Each guest received a small favour at the wedding.
   • The birthday party favours included candies and toys.
   • She kept the party favour as a souvenir.

   同义词freebiegiftgiveawaykeepsakemementoparty favorpresentsouvenirtrinket

5. Kind actA2formal

   An act of kindness or help done for someone without expecting anything in return.

   恩惠

   • Could you do me a favour and open the door?
   • He asked for a small favour from his neighbour.
   • She did him a favour by driving him to the airport.

   同义词assistancebooncourtesygood turnhelpkindnessservice

   反义词disserviceharmhurtinjurywrong