favour
/ˈfeɪvə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfeɪvər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfeɪ.vər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfeɪ.vɚ/ (ame, ipa)
favour — 名詞
1. a feeling or public expression of support, approval, or positive regard for a pe
支持；贊同
對某人或某事的支持與認可
a feeling or public expression of support, approval, or positive regard for a person, group, or idea
The mayor won the favour of local businesses by lowering their taxes.
市長透過降低稅收，贏得了當地企業的支持。
won the favour of — gained support from
The new policy found favour among teachers because it reduced their paperwork.
這項新政策因減少了老師的文書工作，而獲得教師們的認同。
found favour among — was approved by
Soraya nodded her head as a sign of favour toward the proposal.
Soraya 點頭表示對該提案的贊同。
The public's favour shifted away from the ruling party after the scandal broke.
醜聞爆發後，民眾對執政黨的支持度出現了轉變。
- approval
more formal; focuses on official or public acceptance
- backing
emphasises active, often material, support
- endorsement
formal public declaration of support
- disapproval
the opposite of approval or positive regard
- opposition
active resistance against someone or something
文法句型
in favour
find favour with
show favour to
用法筆記
Uncountable when referring to support or approval as a general concept. The expression 'in favour' means 'supported or approved' and is very common in both formal and informal contexts.
常見錯誤
2. the state of actively supporting a particular plan, person, or course of action,
支持；贊成
對某項提議或行動方針的主動支持
the state of actively supporting a particular plan, person, or course of action, especially when choices are being made
Most committee members were in favour of building a new library in the town centre.
大多數委員會成員贊成在鎮中心新建一座圖書館。
in favour of — actively supporting a proposal
Ryo voted in favour of the motion to increase the school budget.
Ryo 投票贊成增加學校預算的動議。
voted in favour of — cast a supporting vote
The judge decided in favour of the tenant in the rent dispute.
在這起租金糾紛中，法官判決租屋者勝訴。
Several members spoke in favour of the plan before the final vote.
在最終投票之前，有幾位成員發言支持該計畫。
Sumin turned down the job offer in favour of a position closer to home.
Sumin 拒絕了那份工作邀約，選擇了離家較近的職位。
- supporting
more direct; 'support' can be used in the same contexts
- in support of
slightly more formal, same meaning
- against
the opposite of supporting a proposal
- opposed to
formal expression of being against something
文法句型
be in favour of [something]
in favour of [doing something]
用法筆記
Always appears in the fixed phrase 'in favour of'. The phrase can express support ('voted in favour of') or preference/chosen alternative ('rejected X in favour of Y'). Distinguish from noun sense 3 'in your favour', which means 'giving you an advantage'.
常見錯誤
3. a situation or set of conditions that gives one person or group a better chance
有利；優勢
使某人更容易成功的客觀情況
a situation or set of conditions that gives one person or group a better chance of success than others
The wind was in our favour during the sailing race across the lake.
帆船比賽時，風向對我們有利。
in our favour — conditions helping us
The referee's decision went in favour of the home team, which upset the visitors.
裁判的判決對主隊有利，讓客隊很不滿。
went in favour of — decision that benefits
Lotte got promoted right after finishing her degree — the timing worked in her favour.
Lotte 在完成學位後立即獲得晉升——時機對她非常有利。
The strong economy tipped the election in favour of the current government.
強勁的經濟情勢使選舉結果對現任政府有利。
- disadvantage
a condition that works against someone
- against
when conditions are not in your favour
文法句型
in [somebody's] favour
in favour of [somebody]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 ('in favour of' — supporting a proposal). In this sense, the phrase 'in X's favour' describes a condition or decision that benefits someone, not their opinion. Common expressions: 'rule in favour of', 'the odds are in your favour', 'count in your favour'.
常見錯誤
4. a court's judgment that one side in a legal case has the stronger argument and h
勝訴
法院或法官判定某一方勝訴
a court's judgment that one side in a legal case has the stronger argument and has won the case
The Supreme Court found in favour of the factory workers, awarding them full compensation.
最高法院判決工廠工人勝訴，裁定他們獲得全額賠償。
found in favour of — court ruled for someone
Esteban's lawyer was confident the judge would rule in favour of his client.
Esteban 的律師有信心法官會做出對他當事人有利的裁決。
The tribunal ruled in favour of the defendant, rejecting the appeal against the original decision.
仲裁庭駁回對原判決的上訴，做出了有利於被告的裁決。
A judgment in favour of the landlord set a new standard for lease disputes.
這項有利於房東的判決為租賃糾紛確立了新的標準。
文法句型
find in favour of
judgment in favour of
rule in favour of
用法筆記
In legal contexts, 'favour' in the phrase 'in favour of' is uncountable and always singular. The verb 'find' in legal English means 'to decide or declare formally'. Common in court reports and legal news.
常見錯誤
5. something helpful you freely do for another person, asked or unasked, without be
幫忙；恩惠
出於善意替他人做的事
something helpful you freely do for another person, asked or unasked, without being paid for it
Christopher did his neighbour a favour by watering her plants while she was away.
Christopher 幫鄰居一個忙，在她外出期間幫她的植物澆水。
did his neighbour a favour — performed a helpful act
Could you do me a favour and hold the door open for a moment?
可以幫我一個忙，幫我扶一下門嗎？
Aylin asked her colleague a small favour: could she borrow his notebook for the afternoon?
Aylin 向同事提出了一個小請求：能否向她借一下筆記本用一個下午？
I owe you a favour for helping me move the furniture last weekend.
上週你幫我搬家具，我欠你一個人情。
When Tara returned from holiday, she returned the favour by bringing gifts for everyone.
Tara 度假回來後，為每個人帶了禮物作為回報。
- disservice
an action that causes harm or inconvenience
文法句型
do [somebody] a favour
ask a favour
return a favour
用法筆記
This is the most common everyday sense of 'favour'. The phrase 'do me/us a favour' is also used ironically in British English to express disbelief or annoyance ('Do me a favour — he never said that!'). Countable: one favour, two favours.
常見錯誤
6. special treatment — money, jobs, or chances — given to somebody while others rec
偏袒；優待
不公平地給予某人好處或特殊待遇
special treatment — money, jobs, or chances — given to somebody while others receive less, which creates the appearance of unfairness
The manager was accused of showing favour to his friends when assigning the best projects.
經理被指控在分配最佳專案時偏袒自己的朋友。
showing favour to — giving unfair advantage
Lucía complained that the scholarships were awarded with favour rather than on merit.
Lucía 投訴獎學金的頒發是出於偏袒，而非依據成績。
awarded with favour — given based on personal bias
The company's promotion process was designed to operate without fear or favour.
公司的升遷流程設計為公正無私地運作。
Critics said the tax cut showed favour toward large corporations over small businesses.
批評者認為這項減稅政策偏袒大型企業，而非小型商家。
- bias
stronger negative connotation; a systematic prejudice
- favouritism
the noun for the practice of treating some people better than others unfairly
- partiality
formal term for unfair preference
- fairness
treating everyone equally without bias
- impartiality
formal; not favouring any side
文法句型
show favour to
with favour
without fear or favour
用法筆記
This sense carries a negative or critical tone — it implies the advantage is undeserved or the process is dishonest. The fixed expression 'without fear or favour' (meaning 'completely fairly') is the only positive use of this sense.
常見錯誤
7. a token present given to everybody at a wedding or celebration as a "thank-you"
小禮物；回禮
婚禮或派對上送給賓客的小贈品
a token present given to everybody at a wedding or celebration as a "thank-you" for coming
Each guest received a small box of chocolates as a party favour at the wedding.
婚禮上每位賓客都收到一小盒巧克力作為派對小禮物。
party favour — small gift at a celebration
Shirin spent the weekend making handmade soaps to use as wedding favours.
Shirin 花了一個週末手工製作香皂，作為婚禮小禮物。
wedding favours — gifts given to wedding guests
The children's party favours included a small toy and a bag of sweets.
兒童派對的小禮物包括一個小玩具和一袋糖果。
Lucas placed a favour with a ribbon tied around it at each guest's seat.
Lucas 在每個小禮物上繫上緞帶，在桌上每個座位前各放一個。
Instead of party favours, the hosts donated money to a local charity.
主人沒有準備派對小禮物，而是將這筆錢捐給了當地的慈善機構。
文法句型
party favour
wedding favour
用法筆記
Especially common in wedding and children's party planning. Often used in the plural 'favours' when referring to the gifts collectively. In American English, 'party favor' is spelled without the 'u'.
favour — 動詞
1. to choose or support one option, person, or side over others because you think i
偏好；贊成
認為某選項更好而選擇支持
to choose or support one option, person, or side over others because you think it is better or more suitable
Most parents favour schools that have smaller class sizes and better teachers.
大多數家長偏好班級人數較少、師資較好的學校。
favour [something] — choose one option as better
Eitan favoured the blue sofa over the grey one because it was more comfortable.
Eitan 偏好藍色沙發勝過灰色那張，因為藍色的坐起來更舒服。
favoured X over Y — expressed preference between options
The committee favoured investing in renewable energy rather than fossil fuels.
委員會偏好投資再生能源，而非化石燃料。
Élise favours working from home because it saves her two hours of travel each day.
Élise 偏好在家工作，因為這樣每天可以省下兩小時的通勤時間。
When choosing a restaurant, the group favoured the one with the outdoor terrace.
選擇餐廳時，這群人偏好有戶外露台的那一家。
- prefer
slightly stronger sense of personal choice; can take infinitive ('prefer to do')
- lean towards
more tentative; indicates a gentle preference
- advocate
stronger; means to publicly support a cause or policy
文法句型
favour + noun phrase
favour + [gerund]
favour + noun over + noun
用法筆記
Less strong than 'prefer' — 'favour' implies a leaning rather than a firm decision. Often used in voting, selection, and opinion contexts. The construction 'favour X over Y' is the most common pattern for expressing comparison.
常見錯誤
2. to give one person or group better treatment than others, especially when this i
偏袒；徇私
不公平地給予某人更好的待遇
to give one person or group better treatment than others, especially when this is unfair or undeserved
Teachers should not favour any student over the others in the classroom.
老師不應該在課堂上偏袒任何一個學生。
favour [someone] over [someone] — treat one person better unfairly
Sahil felt the team captain favoured the older players during practice matches.
Sahil 覺得隊長在練習賽中偏袒較資深的球員。
The wealthy donors were favoured by the university when it came to scholarship decisions.
在獎學金決策上，這所大學偏袒了那些富裕的捐贈者。
Amihan complained that the system favoured people who already had connections.
Amihan 抱怨這個制度偏袒已經有人脈的人。
Critics argued the law favoured large companies over small family businesses.
批評者認為這項法律偏袒大公司，犧牲了小型家族企業的利益。
- show favouritism to
more explicit about the unfairness involved
- bias toward
stronger negative connotation; prejudice
- privilege
to give special rights or advantages to someone
- discriminate against
the opposite of favouring someone — treating them worse
- neglect
to fail to give proper attention to someone
文法句型
favour + noun
be favoured
favour [someone] over [someone]
用法筆記
This sense often carries a negative judgment — the speaker believes the treatment is undeserved. Compare with verb sense 1 (PREFER), where the choice is based on legitimate reasons. This sense is frequently used in discussions about discrimination, nepotism, and bias.
常見錯誤
3. to avoid using or putting weight on an injured part of the body, such as a leg,
避免用力
因受傷而避免使用某個身體部位
to avoid using or putting weight on an injured part of the body, such as a leg, arm, or foot, so that it can heal
Lucas was favouring his right ankle after twisting it during the football match.
Lucas 在足球比賽中扭傷右腳踝後，走路時一直避免用那隻腳用力。
favouring [body part] — protecting an injury
Tanvi walked slowly, favouring her left knee where she had surgery last month.
Tanvi 走路時小心翼翼，避免讓上個月動過手術的左膝用力。
The old man favoured his back whenever he bent down to pick something up.
那位老先生每次彎腰撿東西時，都會小心避免用到背部。
Naoko favoured her right hand all week after burning it on the stove.
Naoko 在爐子上燙傷右手後，整個星期都盡量不使用那隻手。
文法句型
favour + body part
用法筆記
Primarily used in British English for body parts. In American English, 'favor' is also used but 'protect' or 'avoid using' are more common. The object is always a body part (knee, ankle, wrist, back, hand, etc.).
常見錯誤
4. to share the looks of an older family member such as a parent, especially favour
像；酷似
容貌像父母或某位長輩
to share the looks of an older family member such as a parent, especially favouring one side of the family over the other
People often say that Jude favours his mother because they have the same smile.
大家常說 Jude 長得像他媽媽，因為他們的笑容一模一樣。
favours his mother — looks like his mother
The baby girl favours her father with those bright blue eyes and dark hair.
那個女嬰遺傳了她爸爸的基因，有著一雙明亮的藍眼睛和一頭黑髮。
Yuna definitely favours the Tanaka side of the family — she has her grandmother's nose.
Yuna 確實比較像田中家的人——她有著和祖母一樣的鼻子。
Pim favours his uncle more than his father, especially when he smiles.
Pim 笑起來的時候，長得比較像他的叔叔，而不是他爸爸。
- take after
more common in American English; can also cover personality, not just looks
- resemble
more formal and neutral; works for any comparison, human or non-human
- differ from
to look different from a family member
文法句型
favour + family member
用法筆記
This sense is informal and used mainly in British and Irish English. In American English, 'take after' is far more common for physical resemblance. This sense never takes the passive voice and is not used with non-human subjects.