favour
US /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/
UK /ˈfeɪ.vər/
名詞
1.
幫助, 恩惠
an act of kindness beyond what is due or usual
範例:
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Could you do me a favour and pick up my mail?
你能幫我個忙去取我的郵件嗎？
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She asked for a small favour from her neighbor.
她向鄰居提出了一個小小的請求。
2.
支持, 偏愛, 贊成
approval, support, or preference for someone or something
範例:
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The public opinion is in favour of the new policy.
公眾輿論支持新政策。
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She always shows favour to her youngest child.
她總是偏愛她最小的孩子。