favour
/ˈfeɪvə/ · /ˈfeɪvər/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #1922 in the learning path
帮忙；善意的举动
Definitions
n. Something helpful you do for someone.
帮忙；善意的举动
n. Approval, support, or preference shown towards someone or something.
赞同；偏爱
v. To prefer, support, or give an advantage to someone or something.
偏爱；支持；有利于
Example
Could you do me a favour and water my plants?
你能帮我一个忙，给我的植物浇浇水吗？
Many residents favour investment in public transport because it can reduce congestion and improve air quality.
许多居民支持投资公共交通，因为这有助于缓解拥堵并改善空气质量。
Collocations
- do someone a favour
- in favour of
- return the favour
- favour one option over another
Word family
- favourable (adj.)
- favourably (adv.)
- favourite (adj.)
- favouritism (n.)
Usage tip
英式拼写为favour，美式为favor；帮忙用do。
FAQ
- What does favour mean?
- Something helpful you do for someone. Approval, support, or preference shown towards someone or something. To prefer, support, or give an advantage to someone or something.
- How is favour pronounced?
- UK /ˈfeɪvə/, US /ˈfeɪvər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
