| 词汇 | in favor of |
| 释义 | Idiom in favor ofin favor of (something) because you prefer something.Her offer was rejected by the company in favor of a much better deal. Related vocabulary: all for somethingin favor of (someone or something)1. In support of someone or something. Everyone I've talked to is in favor of the new dress code, so hopefully management will endorse it. All in favor of adopting the new rules say "aye." As a traditionalist, my father was never in favor of the changes they made to the town. 2. On the side of someone or something, as of a legal ruling. Most analysts expect the lawsuit to be decided in favor of the plaintiff. 3. Instead choosing something else. We didn't have room in the budget for both, so we canceled our vacation in favor of getting a new car. 4. Of a check, made out to a specific recipient. Primarily heard in UK. Please make this out in favor of John's school. in favor of someoneto someone, as when writing a check. Please make out a check for $300 in Tom's favor. I'm making out the check in favor of Mr. Brown. in favor ofAlso, in one's favor. 1. In support of, approving, as in We are in favor of her promotion, or All the reviews were in his favor. [Mid-1500s] 2. To the advantage of, as in The court decided in favor of the defendant. [Mid-1500s] 3. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of, as in The check was made out in favor of the charity. [Mid-1500s] 4. Out of a preference for, as in The commissioner turned down the new road in favor of improved sewers. [Late 1800s] in favor of1. In support of; approving: We are in favor of her promotion to president. 2. To the advantage of: The court decided in favor of the plaintiff. 3. Inscribed or made out to the benefit of: a check in favor of a charity. |
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