1 favorite (US) adjective
or British favourite /ˈfeɪvrət/ 1 favorite (US)
adjective
or British favourite /ˈfeɪvrət/ Learner's definition of FAVORITE
always used before a noun
2 favorite (US) noun
or British favourite /ˈfeɪvrət/
plural favorites
or British favourite /ˈfeɪvrət/
plural favorites
Learner's definition of FAVORITE
[count]
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: a person or a thing that is liked more than others : a favorite person or thing最喜欢的人(或事物) -
Of all his books, do you have a favorite?他写的所有书中,有没有哪本你最喜欢?
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She's always been the teacher's favorite. [=pet]她一直是老师最喜欢的学生。
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That movie is my favorite.那部电影是我的最爱。
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That movie is a great favorite with audiences everywhere.那部电影是各地观众的最爱。
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: a person, team, etc., that is considered most likely to win被认为最有望胜出的人(或球队等) -
He's the (heavy/clear) favorite in the election. = He's the (heavy/clear) favorite to win the election.此次选举他(肯定/显然)最有望胜出。
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She always bets (on) the favorite [=bets for the horse that is favored to win] when she goes to the races.赌赛马时,她总是买夺标呼声最高的那匹。