favour
Произношение: [ˈfeɪ.vər]
Слово
Контекст: «helping others»
(noun) a kind act you do for someone to help them or make them happy. It’s like helping a friend with their homework because you want to be nice.
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She did him a favour by bringing him lunch when he was busy.
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He never asked for a favour, so she didn't help him.
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Can you do me a favour and lend me your book?
Контекст: «helping others»
(verb) to help someone or do something nice for them. Imagine you hold the door open for someone because you want to be kind.
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He favoured his sister by taking care of her dog while she was away.
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She didn't favour him; in fact, she said no to his request.
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Will you favour your friend by inviting her to the party?
Контекст: «choices in preference»
(noun) an advantage or a preference someone has. For example, if your teacher says you have a favour in class because you are always helpful, it means they like you more than others.
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The artist received many favours in the gallery because of her amazing work.
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He felt there were no favours shown to him during the competition.
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Do you think there is a favour in how the judges are scoring?
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