favor
/ˈfeɪ.vər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfā-vər/ (ame, mw)
favor — 名詞
1. a positive feeling toward a person or thing that makes you support or approve of
好感；認可
對某人或某事的贊同或喜愛
a positive feeling toward a person or thing that makes you support or approve of them
Jisoo has always been in favor of stricter environmental laws.
Jisoo 一直支持更嚴格的環保法規。
in favor of — supporting or approving
The proposal quickly gained favor with several board members.
這項提案很快獲得了幾位董事會成員的認可。
gain favor with — earn approval from
Otis tried to win the favor of his new boss by working late every evening.
Otis 每天加班到很晚，試圖贏得新上司的好感。
Public favor for the new education plan has grown steadily this year.
大眾對新教育計畫的支持度今年穩定成長。
- disfavor
direct opposite; lack of approval or liking
- disapproval
stronger negative judgment
文法句型
favor + among/with
in favor (of someone/something)
用法筆記
Often appears in fixed phrases such as 'in favor of' (supporting) and 'find favor with' (be approved by). The sense is typically uncountable.
常見錯誤
2. something kind that you do for another person to help them
恩惠；幫忙
出於好意幫助他人的行為
something kind that you do for another person to help them
Could you do me a favor and carry this box upstairs?
可以幫我一個忙，把這個箱子搬到樓上嗎？
do someone a favor — perform a kind helpful act
Niran asked his neighbor for a small favor — feeding the cat while he traveled.
Niran 請鄰居幫個小忙——在他出遠門時餵貓。
As a favor to her friend, Salma agreed to pick up the children from school.
Salma 看在朋友的分上，答應去學校接小孩。
Andrei did me a huge favor by lending me his truck for the weekend move.
Andrei 把卡車借給我搬家，幫了我一個大忙。
I still owe Lucía a favor after she helped me move to the new apartment.
Lucía 幫我搬到新公寓之後，我還欠她一個人情。
- disservice
a harmful or unhelpful action
文法句型
do someone a favor
ask a favor (of someone)
owe someone a favor
用法筆記
Common in fixed expressions like 'do me a favor,' 'ask a favor,' and 'return a favor.' Often used in polite requests ('Do me a favor and…').
常見錯誤
3. a condition or position that is to someone's advantage or benefit
有利；優勢
對某人有利的情況或立場
a condition or position that is to someone's advantage or benefit
The exchange rate worked in our favor during the trip to Japan.
去日本旅行時，匯率對我們有利。
in one's favor — to someone's advantage
The judge's final decision was in favor of the tenant in the housing dispute.
法官在房屋糾紛案中做出了有利於房客的判決。
in favor of — ruling for a particular side
Eitan argued strongly in favor of the new tax proposal at the meeting.
Eitan 在會議上大力主張新的稅收提案。
The score was three to one, so the game was clearly in Christopher's favor.
比分是三比一，比賽明顯對 Christopher 有利。
Everything seems to be turning in the company's favor this quarter.
這季一切似乎都朝著該公司有利的方向發展。
- disadvantage
a condition that works against someone
文法句型
in someone's favor
in favor of something
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in fixed prepositional phrases such as 'in favor of' and 'in someone's favor.' Rarely used as a standalone noun for this meaning.
4. a small present handed out to guests at a celebration or gathering
小禮物
派對或活動上贈送給賓客的小紀念品
a small present handed out to guests at a celebration or gathering
Each child received a small favor at the end of the birthday party.
生日派對結束時，每個孩子都收到了一份小禮物。
party favor — small gift for guests
Sana filled little bags with candies as wedding favors for the guests.
Sana 把小袋子裝滿糖果，作為送給賓客的婚禮小禮物。
wedding favor — gift given at a wedding
The company printed its logo on pens and gave them out as promotional favors.
這家公司在筆上印了標誌，當作宣傳贈品發送。
Party favors for the baby shower included scented candles and small soaps.
寶寶派對的贈品包括了香氛蠟燭和小塊肥皂。
文法句型
favor + as a gift
party favor
wedding favor
用法筆記
Typically used in compound nouns such as 'party favor' or 'wedding favor.' The item is usually small and inexpensive, often with decorative or symbolic value.
favor — 動詞
- favorpresent simple I / you / we / they
- favors3rd person singular
- favoring-ing form
- favoredpast simple
1. to show greater liking or support for someone or something compared with others
偏愛；偏袒
相較於其他人事物，更喜歡或支持
to show greater liking or support for someone or something compared with others
The coach favors younger players who can run faster on the field.
教練偏愛跑得較快的年輕球員。
favor + noun phrase (person) — show preference for
Many voters favor candidates who promise to improve public schools.
許多選民偏好承諾改善公立學校的候選人。
The selection committee favored applicants with international experience.
甄選委員會偏袒有國際經驗的申請者。
Michael favored the left route because it had fewer traffic lights.
Michael 偏好左邊的路線，因為紅綠燈比較少。
Natural materials are often favored over synthetic ones in modern architecture.
在現代建築中，天然材料往往比合成材料更受青睞。
- prefer
more neutral; indicates choice without implying unfairness
- like better
less formal; purely personal preference
- single out
emphasizes giving special attention to one among many
文法句型
favor + noun phrase (person or thing)
be favored over + noun phrase
用法筆記
Can carry a neutral meaning (prefer) or a slightly negative one (show unfair bias). The passive form 'be favored over' is common in both written and spoken English.
常見錯誤
2. to give someone something nice or do something special for them as a kind gestur
惠予；幫忙
出於好意給某人某物或做某事
to give someone something nice or do something special for them as a kind gesture
The singer favored the audience with an encore performance after the show.
那位歌手在表演結束後加唱一曲，以饗觀眾。
favor + someone + with + something — formal kind gesture
Professor Okafor favored the students with a visit to his private library.
Okafor 教授惠予學生們參觀他的私人圖書館。
Amani favored her younger sister with a seat by the window on the bus.
Amani 把靠窗的座位讓給了她妹妹坐。
The director favored the intern with an invitation to the strategy meeting.
主管邀請實習生參加策略會議，給了他一個特別待遇。
文法句型
favor + someone + with + something
用法筆記
Almost always used in the pattern 'favor someone with something.' This sense carries a formal tone and is less common in everyday casual speech.
3. to protect an injured or painful part of the body by using it as little as possi
小心呵護
盡量少用受傷部位以保護它
to protect an injured or painful part of the body by using it as little as possible
After twisting his ankle, Otis favored his right leg while walking.
扭傷腳踝後，Otis 走路時盡量不讓右腳用力。
favor + body part — use an injured body part gently
The nurse told him to favor his injured shoulder for at least one week.
護士告訴他至少要一週內不要讓受傷的肩膀使力。
Mauricio favored his sore wrist by using his left hand to carry the groceries.
Mauricio 小心呵護疼痛的手腕，改用左手提雜貨。
The runner favored his left knee during the final lap of the race.
那位跑者在比賽的最後一圈刻意保護他的左膝。
Eitan favored his bruised ribs by sleeping on his back all night.
Eitan 整晚仰睡，避免壓到瘀傷的肋骨。
文法句型
favor + body part
favor + injured + noun phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 1: this meaning is specific to body parts, not people or things. The object is always a part of the body that has been hurt or is causing pain.
4. to make it easier for something to happen or to succeed
有利於
為某事成功或發生創造有利條件
to make it easier for something to happen or to succeed
Warm weather favors the growth of rice plants in the region.
溫暖的天氣有利於該地區稻米的生長。
favor + noun phrase — environmental conditions that help
Low interest rates favor people who want to buy a house.
低利率對想要買房的人有利。
The new policy favors small businesses by reducing their tax burden.
新政策透過減稅來幫助小企業。
Good soil and enough rain favored the harvest this year.
良好的土壤和充足的雨水促成了今年的好收成。
A quiet environment favors deep concentration while studying.
安靜的環境有助於讀書時保持專注。
- support
broader; can refer to both people and conditions
- help
less formal; more general
- promote
more active; suggests deliberately encouraging growth or success
- facilitate
more formal; emphasizes making a process easier
- hinder
to make something more difficult
- discourage
to make something less likely to happen
文法句型
favor + noun phrase (conditions, outcomes)
用法筆記
Subject is usually a condition, policy, or environmental factor rather than a person. Distinguish from verb sense 1 (SHOW PREFERENCE), which involves personal choice; this sense describes circumstances that create an advantage.