to favor
01
好む, 優先する
to prefer someone or something to an alternative
Transitive: to favor sb/sth | to favor one option over another
例
I favor spending my weekends in nature rather than in the city.
私は週末を都会で過ごすよりも自然の中で過ごすことを好む。
02
ひいきする, 優遇する
to treat someone better than someone else, especially in an unfair manner
Transitive: to favor sb
例
She favors her younger brother and lets him get away with more.
彼女は弟をひいきし、彼により多くを見逃す。
03
かばう, 負担をかけない
to avoid putting full pressure on an injured part of the body
Transitive: to favor an injured limb
例
He had to favor his left ankle after spraining it.
彼は左足首を捻挫した後、それをかばわなければならなかった。
04
好む, 助ける
to provide conditions or opportunities that help someone or something succeed
Transitive: to favor sth
例
The warm weather seems to favor the crops this season.
暖かい天候が今シーズンの作物に有利に働いているようです。
Favor
01
好意, 親切
a kind act that is done to help a person
例
Could you do me a favor and lend me your book?
お願いを聞いてもらえませんか？本を貸してくれませんか？
02
an advantage given to someone or something
03
an inclination or tendency to approve or support
04
a small gift given to guests as a keepsake at a party or event
05
a feeling of goodwill or positive regard
語彙ツリー
disfavor
favored
favor
