favouritism

• 指偏袒、偏爱某些人或群体的倾向，常导致不公正或有偏见的对待。

A noun denoting a tendency to show preference for certain individuals or groups, often resulting in unfair or prejudiced treatment.

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1. Inclination to favorB2formal

   A tendency to unfairly favor one person or group over another, often based on personal preference rather than merit.

   偏袒

   • The manager's favouritism towards his friends caused resentment among the staff.
   • Her promotion was due to favouritism, not her qualifications.
   • Favouritism in the workplace undermines team morale.

   同义词biasdiscriminationinequitynepotismpartialitypartisanshippreferenceunfairness

   反义词equityfairnessimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

2. Unfair treatment based on prejudiceB2formal

   The practice of treating individuals or groups unjustly due to bias, often related to race, gender, or other personal characteristics.

   歧视

   • The company was accused of favouritism against older employees.
   • Favouritism in hiring processes violates equal opportunity laws.
   • Systemic favouritism can lead to discrimination.

   同义词biasdiscriminationinequitypartialityprejudiceunfairness

   反义词equityfairnessimpartialityjusticeneutralityobjectivity