favourite的汉语
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favourite
/ 5feivErit /
◙ ( 美 favorite), adjective
1. [attrib.] preferred to all others of the same kind
• （同类中）最喜欢的，最喜爱的
»their favourite Italian restaurant.
他们最喜欢的意大利餐馆。
◙ noun
1. a person or thing that is especially popular or particularly well liked by someone
• 特别受欢迎（或受喜爱）的人（或物）
»the song is still a favourite after 20 years.
这首歌20年后仍大受欢迎。
the competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest, especially by people betting on the outcome
• （比赛或竞赛中的）最有望获胜者，热门赢家
»the team are strong favourites.
这个队夺魁的呼声最高。
【IDIOMS】
◘ favourite son1. a famous man who is particularly popular and praised for his achievements in his native area
• 在当地享有盛誉的人
»Essex's favourite son will open at Lord's to launch the cricket season.
艾塞克斯的骄子将在伦敦洛兹板球场为这一季的板球赛揭幕。
[US] a person supported as a presidential candidate by delegates from the candidate's home state
• [美] 本州支持的总统候选人
【语源】
1. late 16th cent. (as a noun): from obsolete French favorit, from Italian favorito, past participle of favorire 'to favour', from Latin favor (see favour )