"person or thing regarded with especial liking," 1580s, from Middle French favorit, perhaps via Italian favorito, noun use of past participle of favorire, from favore, from Latin favorem "inclination, partiality, support" (see favor (n.)).
Especially, "a person who gains dominant influence over a superior" (1590s). In racing, attested from 1813. As an adjective, by 1711. Favorite son in figurative use is from 1788. As a corresponding noun, "person who promotes the interests of another," Latin had fautor, hence Old French fauteur, Middle English fautour (early 14c.), but it has perished along with its fem. form fautress.
双语例句
1. We had lunch the other day at our favorite restaurant.
前两天我们在最喜欢的餐馆吃了午饭。
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2. He was a favorite with his schoolmasters but not his schoolmates.
学校的老师们很喜欢他，但同学们对他并不待见。
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3. The Democrat candidate is the favorite to win election.
民主党候选人最有希望赢得选举。
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4. Her favorite music was by Run DMC, a rap group.
