favor
/ˈfeɪvə/ · /ˈfeɪvər/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2760 in the learning path
帮忙；恩惠
Definitions
n. something helpful you do for someone
帮忙；恩惠
n. approval, support, or liking for someone or something
支持；赞同；喜爱
v. to prefer, support, or give an advantage to
偏爱；支持；有利于
Example
Could you do me a favor and water my plants?
你能帮我个忙，给我的植物浇水吗？
Many residents favor investment in public transport because it can reduce congestion and improve access to employment.
许多居民支持投资公共交通，因为这能缓解拥堵，并让人们更方便地前往工作地点。
Collocations
- do someone a favor
- in favor of
- favor one option over another
- win favor
Word family
- favorable (adj.)
- favorably (adv.)
- favored (adj.)
- favoritism (n.)
Usage tip
favor是美式拼写，英式为favour；帮忙用do a favor。
FAQ
- What does favor mean?
- something helpful you do for someone approval, support, or liking for someone or something to prefer, support, or give an advantage to
- How is favor pronounced?
- UK /ˈfeɪvə/, US /ˈfeɪvər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
