| 单词 | favourite |
| 释义 | favourite (feɪvərɪt ) Word forms: favourites , favouriting, favouritedregional note: in AM, use favorite 1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A1 Your favourite thing or person of a particular type is the one you like most. ...a bottle of his favourite champagne. Her favourite writer is Hans Christian Andersen. Favourite is also a noun. The Liverpool Metropole is my favourite. old favourite phrase If you refer to something as an old favourite, you mean that it has been in existence for a long time and everyone knows it or likes it. Top destinations for this year include old favourites such as Majorca, Tenerife and the Algarve. 2. countable noun [usually with poss] If you describe one person as the favourite of another, you mean that the second person likes the first person a lot and treats them with special kindness. ...Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, a favourite of King James I. The Prime Minister is no favourite of the tabloids. 3. countable noun The favourite in a race or contest is the competitor that is expected to win. In a team game, the team that is expected to win is referred to as the favourites. The FA Cup has been won by the favourites. 4. verb If you favourite the address of a website or other online resource, you add it to a list so that you can find it again easily. [computing] The trial had to be stopped after a juror favourited a newspaper's report of the case on Twitter. [VERB noun] When you favorite an image, the image will save to your collection. [VERB noun] Collocations: absolute favourite One of our absolute favourites is the Dictionary Game. Times, Sunday Times (2007) They're my absolute favourite and the new record is beautiful! The Sun (2013) It is probably the most versatile staple of the whole larder and it is my absolute favourite. The Sun (2011) Liverpool became favourites for Europe's top club prize after the victory. The Sun (2007) These spacious dwellings, set within the tranquil woodlands of their natural surroundings, have become a family favourite with space for up to six people. The Sun (2012) The addition of apple to the mash complements the pork and results in a dish guaranteed to become a favourite. Times, Sunday Times (2007) So far he has somehow managed to keep his side in the division, yet they are clear favourites for relegation. The Sun (2011) The 2011 world champion may have started as clear favourite, but there was nothing routine about his victory. Times, Sunday Times (2012) BLUE outfits were the clear favourites among race-going royals on the first day of Ascot. The Sun (2019) My current favourite is the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. Times, Sunday Times (2006) My current favourite, because more of my friends are turning veggie, is baked butternut squash with quinoa, basil, feta and mint. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Here are my five current favourites. Times, Sunday Times (2014) If they can handle the pressure of being the hunted team, retain their crown and win the grand slam, then they will go into the World Cup as equal favourites with New Zealand. Times, Sunday Times (2019) 'But we are, at least, equal favourites. The Sun (2014) nFARLOE REASON and Deanridge Fury are 11-4 equal favourites with the sponsor for the Betfred Laurels following Thursday's first round at Belle Vue. The Sun (2008) Florida, with its theme parks and beach holidays, remains a family favourite. Times, Sunday Times (2013) That was instilled early by his father, whose story about why he left the civil service was a family favourite. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Is this a family favourite passed on through generations or a dish you learnt from your best friend? Times, Sunday Times (2009) He became a fan favourite once again, and remained the team's most prolific goalscorer. Calcio: A History of Italian Football (2006) The fan favourite is leaving the series after 11 years but warned producers not to let her character die. The Sun (2015) This results in a decent mix of fan favourites and stuff that hasn't been heard live in a long while. The Sun (2013) I would put pandas on the cases because they are my favourite animal. The Sun So far the great man has raised over 3.4 million for his six favourite animal welfare charities. The Sun If they love nature, can they write about their favourite animal or blog/campaign for an endangered species? Times, Sunday Times Create a character based on your favourite animal - or, if you're interested in dinosaurs, aliens or pirates, use them to inspire your character. Times, Sunday Times Goats have always been a favourite animal of self-sufficient households as they are traditionally cheap to feed and yield plenty of returns for their upkeep. Times, Sunday Times She shared the same favourite film, too: 8½ (his masterpiece). Times, Sunday Times I ask him if he has a favourite film. Times, Sunday Times Rent her favourite film and let her lie on the sofa and watch it without interruption. The Sun That's my favourite film of all time. Times, Sunday Times It was my favourite film growing up. Times, Sunday Times They had delightedly planned a scene in a sushi restaurant (their favourite food) in which they would sit as extras and eat sushi. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It will be looking directly at you where your favourite food is cooked. The Sun (2016) If your dog has a favourite food, take supplies with you to avoid digestive upsets. Times, Sunday Times (2009) You first meet where your favourite food is served. The Sun (2016) You meet where your favourite food is on sale. The Sun (2012) He can then exchange the stickers for a favourite activity, going to bed ten minutes later, playing a favourite game or having extra stories etc. Times,Sunday Times A few more were added as experience demanded, but those 13 were all that was necessary to set alight what became the world's favourite game. Times, Sunday Times The extent to which his second favourite game influences the approach to his favourite one only goes so far, however. Times, Sunday Times He has met the creator of his favourite game four times. The Sun He told fans about his new favourite game in his blog. The Sun Period songs will link each piece, and the bar will be decorated in the style of the playwright's favourite haunt, where he liked to drink (a lot). Times, Sunday Times The show has become a favourite haunt for bankers seeking to cultivate contacts. Times, Sunday Times Well not quite, because the island has become a favourite haunt of cruise ships. Times, Sunday Times It'sfast becoming a favourite haunt of the stars. The Sun Now more than 70 years old, it remains a favourite haunt of bigwigs and scenesters. Times, Sunday Times Photography is my favourite hobby. The Sun (2016) His favourite hobby was car surfing, clinging on to the roofs of cars as his friends drove at 50mph. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Her favourite hobby was to dress incognito and shop for bargains in the town. Times, Sunday Times (2015) If you want to be in the running, send us your favourite holiday snap, from home or abroad - we choose the best each week. The Sun (2015) My all-time favourite holiday was a family trip to Borneo. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Choose your favourite holiday destination. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Where in the world is your favourite holiday destination? Times, Sunday Times (2008) See the scene in your mind and feel the elation of going off to your favourite holiday spot. POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but were afraid to put into practice (2001) It was his least favourite joke but defined the show and became its symbol. Times, Sunday Times Meanwhile, folk up and down the country share their favourite jokes with us. The Sun This comedy show follows a bunch of fun-loving pensioners retelling their favourite jokes. The Sun Comedians describe their favourite jokes and ... and ... well, that's pretty much it. Times, Sunday Times Like an old comedian telling his favourite jokes. Times, Sunday Times My favourite meal was boil-in-the-bag chicken casserole, with pasta. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Roast lamb with all the trimmings is my favourite meal. The Sun (2010) England currently has no official national dish but chicken tikka masala has previously been named the country's favourite meal. The Sun (2012) With most of its original features dating back to the 16th century, it's easy to see why it's a favourite movie location. Times, Sunday Times Rent her favourite movie or boxset and let her put her feet up for a few hours with some choccies. The Sun She's hoping for something upmarket, but he has plans for a ceremony inspired by a favourite movie. The Sun And what's my favourite movie? Times, Sunday Times It's the favourite movie for first dates this weekend. Times, Sunday Times With its ergonomic shape, gentle changing colours and your favourite music, you're guaranteed great shuteye and be refreshed in 20-30 minutes. The Sun You find love where your favourite music plays. The Sun The moon links love and your favourite music. The Sun That's apparently where the chat show host takes his favourite music acts to give them career advice. The Sun A meeting where your favourite music plays could be special. The Sun It may be my favourite novel. The Times Literary Supplement They then cluster round the stage, eager to learn about the dancer's favourite novels. Times, Sunday Times It was impossible to name her favourite novels, she said. Times, Sunday Times Spark described it as one of her favourite novels. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From now on, though, it seems that flat cap and wellies will be her favourite outfit. The Sun But you should look in the mirror and love who you are, put on your favourite outfit and take on the world. The Sun If she had to choose between a favourite outfit and her eyeliner? Times, Sunday Times My favourite outfit was a purple skin-tight two-piece with flared sweatpants. Times, Sunday Times Take a favourite outfit and exchange your usual shoes for a pair of chunky dad trainers. Times, Sunday Times What is your favourite part of your body? Times, Sunday Times (2010) My favourite part was when you tried to build a bridge and see if a small boat could go under it. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It's my favourite part of the magazine and the first thing I read. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Retirement also gave him time to indulge in skiing, racket sports, golf, hillwalking and, perhaps his favourite pastime, yachting. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Instead of daydreaming about turning a favourite pastime into a career, you can make it happen. The Sun (2010) Or maybe she wants an excuse to indulge in her favourite pastime - making curtains. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That was their favourite pastime in rehearsals. The Sun (2012) To use his favourite phrase, let's wait and see. The Sun To borrow his favourite phrase, let me tell you why. The Sun They used sickly words like 'fluid' and 'draped' to describe the interior and my favourite phrase was 'hyper comfort'. The Sun Try to think of all the things that have something to do with your favourite phrase. Times, Sunday Times Straight talk, his favourite phrase, only goes so far. Times, Sunday Times Still, he has added a ' favourite piece of 'campery''. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Listen to a relaxation tape or play a favourite piece of music. Alternative Health Care for Women (1991) The drinks cabinet is a favourite piece. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Perhaps you go to the match and enjoy singing songs of praise to your favourite player? The Sun Nice bloke, works hard, on some days he's a match-winner, but over the course of a month he'll never be your favourite player or first name on the team sheet. Times,Sunday Times The team contained his favourite player, whom he will not name. Times, Sunday Times He became a favourite player of the fans, but the team performed poorly in the 2011 season. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most sports fans accept their favourite players' high pay, so long as their performance matches it. Times, Sunday Times Or write a favourite poem or song lyrics on the wall. The Sun It was an anthology of her favourite poems, copied out in her careful, legible hand. The Times Literary Supplement People took it in turns to read their favourite poems aloud. Times, Sunday Times It's a shame that the 'commonpls ace book' - where people would copy down their favourite poems and quotations - has gone out of fashion. Times, Sunday Times We had photos of her when she was young and glamorous, stories of her at her best and funniest, and her favourite poems and hymns. Times, Sunday Times His favourite singer, his favourite poet and his favourite politician all come, one by one, to see his new house. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The journalist asks me who my favourite poets are. Times, Sunday Times At the age of twenty, in 1894, he tells her who his favourite poets are. The Times Literary Supplement They share an interest in theatre and poetry - tables at their wedding reception were named after favourite poets. Times, Sunday Times In his spare time, he attempted illustrations for the works of his favourite poets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are several contenders for my favourite quote of 2007. Times, Sunday Times Including my favourite quote of the series, from the show's real winner. The Sun His favourite quote was nobody ever gets lost on a straight road. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Or people who have tattoos of their favourite quotes. The Sun That's long been a favourite saying in the media biz - even if recent history has done little to back it. Times, Sunday Times My dad was a blue and his favourite saying was that he would not eat tomato because it was red. The Sun I've had a lot of advice, but that's one of my favourite sayings - it's helped me through training and being productive in my sport. The Sun Can you name these characters associated with mottoes or favourite sayings? Times, Sunday Times That's one of my favourite sayings. The Sun The great thing about knowing when your favourite show is cancelled is having the time to make your farewells properly. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Sitting in good company watching your team or your favourite show is more important than owning a giant flatscreen TV to watch alone. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Really excited to swap my surfboard for a brolly and join the nation's favourite show. The Sun (2015) The programme, which allows viewers to vote for their favourite singer, has been exported all over the world. Times, Sunday Times Viewers will then be able to vote out their least favourite singer and choose the tunes. The Sun Or if you're looking for a new romance, it starts where people nominate their favourite singer. The Sun He was my favourite singer. Globe and Mail But those who simply wanted to a long-time favourite singer perform live were more than satisfied. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Our heartstrings are being tugged all over the shop tonight, as one of our favourite soap couples appear to be falling apart at the seams. The Sun New love reminds you of your favourite soap star. The Sun Any review of contemporary royal books needs a disclaimer: they all deal in the unverifiable, upmarket gossip of our favourite soap opera. Times,Sunday Times It's often the dream of a fan to appear on his or her favourite soap. Times, Sunday Times They certainly don't want them to be included in their favourite soap too. The Sun However, fans do not forgive easily if they are starved of their favourite sport and strong college leagues provide an alternative fix. Times, Sunday Times All these ideas and more have been suggested by the youngsters, in response to some cunningly leading questions (dream destination, superpower, worst-ever present, favourite sport). Times, Sunday Times And you could have a run of luck linked to your favourite sport. The Sun Links to a favourite sport may be surprisingly profitable. The Sun In the pursuit of some unattainable perfect 'justice', the joy and spontaneity of the world's favourite sport has been horribly eroded. The Sun On the soft setting, the bike feels as comfortable as your favourite spot on the sofa. The Sun It had to be an odds-on favourite spot for meeting them. The Sun I was told that this was a favourite spot for snipers and that previous helicopters had been fired on. Times, Sunday Times I expect we all have a favourite spot, a favourite walk, a place that has some kind of power over us. Times, Sunday Times The pool house, surrounded by greenery, became my favourite spot. Times,Sunday Times You notice each other in your favourite store. The Sun Each week we're profiling our favourite store and showing how to make the latest styles work for you, whatever your shape. The Sun If you're going shopping, you'll find the bargain you have been looking for in your favourite store. The Sun Despite years of loyalty, she feels a little 'unloved' after her favourite store spent years chasing bright young things under 35 years old. Times, Sunday Times As she enters, she receives an electronic message with a voucher offering 20% off the shoes she likes - wedges - at her favourite store and a map to the shop. Times, Sunday Times Photographing or talking about your favourite subject could turn into a career. The Sun It was as if he had been asled to ponder his favourite subject. Times, Sunday Times Yet, while she's willing to admit having had 'work' done at the hands of a plastic surgeon, it's clearly not her favourite subject. Times, Sunday Times I went to the local comprehensive school, where history quickly became my favourite subject. Times,Sunday Times She was the first in the public eye to admit to it, and it has been a favourite subject in her comedy for 25 years. Times, Sunday Times Luck walks into your family life wearing your favourite team colours. The Sun (2008) Luck links to your favourite team colours. The Sun (2010) Soccer and netball are usually the favourite team sports. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Gaming machines have become a favourite theme of critics but the facts do not support this. Times, Sunday Times After a long lockdown, thrill-seekers and families can enjoy a day out at their favourite theme park again. The Sun Check out what's new this year in some of our favourite theme parks. The Sun Books are increasingly a favourite theme. Times, Sunday Times The unexpected revival of literary reputations was also a favourite theme. The Times Literary Supplement Don't worry about trying to shine but ask him about himself - most people's favourite topic of conversation. The Sun True to form, she had hardly warmed her seat before she raised her favourite topic - her own comfort and privileges. ST Together they address that favourite topic of conversation, second only to house prices — the weather. Times, Sunday Times He repeatedly expounded on his favourite topic — hatred and distrust of authority. Times, Sunday Times Which sort of leads me on to concert nights, a favourite topic of mine as regular readers will know. The Sun F1 is a favourite toy for autocratic regimes, mainly because so few can afford it. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You can also try relaxing music or a favourite toy or book to help calm her. The Sun (2014) When he's feeling well, give him a pretend medicine bottle and spoon, tell him that his favourite toy isn't feeling well and needs medicine. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But she isn't going to be cutting out her favourite treat while on the road. The Sun These biscuits on lolly sticks are my favourite treat for any occasion. Times, Sunday Times Her reluctance to put anything in the bin led to the preparation of cicciole, my absolute favourite treat. Times, Sunday Times Once awake, after a lukewarm bath he enjoys a tomato or two, his favourite treat. Times, Sunday Times Once it has slightly cooled, top with your favourite treats. The Sun How can you not be in awe of a favourite writer? Times, Sunday Times Music reviews sections will/could/should become selections from your favourite writers, which you can read and listen to on your commute. Times, Sunday Times On one famous occasion, readers were asked who their favourite writers were. The Sun There are brilliant examples of his style in these essays, mostly in praise of some of his favourite writers, artists and musicians. Times, Sunday Times She had her favourite writers and her favoured photographers. The Sun They must be firm favourites now to win the Championship. Kevin Keegan - Black and White (1993) This delicious trick for roasting parsnips is a firm favourite with my family and friends. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The brand's a firm favourite of celebrities. The Sun (2015) The rock 'n ' roll legends, who split last year, are hot favourites to win Best Album of the last 30 years for (What's The Story) Morning Glory? The Sun (2010) Ireland's champion, hot favourite to be top trainer at Cheltenham this week, said: 'He's a very special horse. The Sun (2012) Australia came into the series as hot favourites and even before a ball was bowled, it was predicted that the gap between the two nations would prove to be as big as ever. Times, Sunday Times (2019) Then, as a medal favourite, the light-welterweight suffered a shock second-round defeat. The Sun She was considered a medal favourite in the event. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She did concede that it 'rankled' not to have finished second as some medal favourites did not perform as expected. Times, Sunday Times They are narrow favourites for the Six Nations Championship. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Yet France will produce their season's best performance on Friday; if they add organisation to that, they may be narrow favourites. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Now they go into the Olympics as narrow favourites. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Better still, the overwhelming favourite was on a hiding. Times, Sunday Times He remains the overwhelming favourite. Times, Sunday Times Financial regulation was the overwhelming favourite among these comforting distractions. Times, Sunday Times With the fastest car and fuelled longer than those around him, he starts as overwhelming favourite. Times, Sunday Times Achievements such as these deservedly make him the overwhelming favourite. Times, Sunday Times This recipe is a particular favourite, but it's one to play around with and easy to adapt to serve fewer or more. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The final two are particular favourites of mine. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They're all much the same, though different people have their particular favourites. The Sun (2013) However, autumn as a season inherently inspires warm tones, and inky blues and forest greens are a perennial favourite. Times, Sunday Times Despite a fairly disastrous premiere in 1900, the work has remained a perennial favourite. Times, Sunday Times There are dozens of chalets to chose from at this perennial favourite resort. Times, Sunday Times A perennial favourite among shortsellers, they have backed away since then. Times, Sunday Times Mac has become a perennial favourite among the world's most influential make-up artists for this very reason. Times, Sunday Times My personal favourite was the Christmas Shop which is open all year long and offers all you need for the festive season. The Sun (2007) Not a personal favourite, I find these dogs lack character. Superdog! Action plans that work for a happy and well-behaved pet (1990) Do you go for the most famous or for personal favourites? Times, Sunday Times (2014) But the promotion favourites were almost caught out after missing a whole host of chances. The Sun (2012) We've had to cope with the pressure of being promotion favourites all season. The Sun (2012) The 22-year-old defender led from the back for the promotion favourites to seal the win with a header two minutes from time. The Sun (2010) The race favourites looked back in complete bafflement. Times, Sunday Times (2008) I was the race favourite for London and if I had not won I would have been disappointed. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The Tour spends only two days in the Alps this year, but the final hour of this stage could see the race favourites attempting to eliminate their rivals. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Still, he remains the 2-1 favourite with bookmakers to become the next coach sacked. Times, Sunday Times (2009) This wine remains a favourite with the public. The Sun (2006) Watford remain favourites to re-sign their former player. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Maybe we're slight favourites in terms of our European experience. The Sun (2015) The way he's playing probably makes them slight favourites. Times, Sunday Times (2014) United are slight favourites for me. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The telly favourite, who had fought a long battle with ill health, passed away surrounded by his family. The Sun (2015) The move will delight thousands of fans who have been furious at being forced to choose between the two telly favourites. The Sun (2009) The telly favourite has written a script for the movie and is in talks with a production company. The Sun (2015) The title favourites have been on the end of three shocks already this season. The Sun (2013) The fact that today's tie pits the two title favourites together makes it all the more special. The Sun (2011) The defending champions lost 9-3 to title favourites Canada. The Sun (2006) Indeed, with climate change upon us, we might do better to replace many of our traditional favourites with more drought-tolerant alternatives. Times, Sunday Times Nettle pudding, roast hedgehog and fish-gut sauce are less likely to feature on a list of traditional favourites. Times, Sunday Times You'll find traditional favourites as well as the results of experiments and new flavour combinations from my kitchen. Times, Sunday Times The classic roast beef dinner came second as traditional favourites saw off foreign competition. The Sun There's always something new to amaze, as cutting-edge hotels and resorts, local fashion brands and inspirational spas join the traditional favourites. Times, Sunday Times He is a good horse and I think he's a worthy favourite. Times, Sunday Times (2007) She is a worthy favourite after two wins this season. The Sun (2007) Either of them would be a worthy favourite. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Translations: Chinese: 特别喜爱的, 最喜爱的东西 Japanese: 大好きな, お気に入り |
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