单词 | favourite |
释义 | favourite/ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪt /(US favorite) adjective [attributive] Preferred to all others of the same kind: their favourite Italian restaurant...
Synonyms best-loved, most-liked, favoured, dearest, treasured, pet, special, closest to one's heart; preferred, chosen, choice, ideal; of choice noun 1A person or thing that is preferred to all others of the same kind or is especially well liked: my favourite is tandoori chicken the song is still a favourite after 20 years you could always fall back on that old favourite, the omelette...
Synonyms first choice, choice, pick, preference, pet, beloved, darling; idol, hero, god, goddess, gem, jewel, jewel in the crown informal blue-eyed boy, golden boy, teacher's pet, the apple of one's eye North American informal fair-haired boy 1.1The competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest, especially by people betting on the outcome: the team are strong favourites...
Synonyms expected winner, probable winner, front runner 1.2A record of the address of a website or other data made to enable quick access; a bookmark.In terms of managing the list, keeping the list in any sort of order involves considerable effort in moving favourites into individual folders....
verb [with object] Record the address of (a website or other data) to enable quick access in future: you can see who else favourited the same pictures...
Phrasesfavourite son OriginLate 16th century (as a noun): from obsolete French favorit, from Italian favorito, past participle of favorire 'to favour', from Latin favor (see favour). |
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