favoritism

英 [ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪ.tɪ.zəm]      美 [ˈfeɪ.vər.ə.tɪ.zəm]
  • n. 偏袒;得宠
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记忆“favoritism”的方法是:将其分解为“favorite”(最喜欢的)加上“-ism”(表示行为或状态)。想象一个“favorite”角色在某个群体中受到特殊偏爱,从而导致这种“favoritism”(偏爱行为)的现象。通过这样的关联,可以更容易地记住“favoritism”的含义。

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favoritism 偏袒

来自favor, 偏向,偏好。词义引申为偏袒。

favoritism (n.)
1763, from favorite + -ism.
1. We tried to meet both children's needs without the appearance of favoritism or unfairness.
我们尽力对两个孩子的需要都予以满足,而不显得有所偏向或袒护。
2. The students think that the teacher's praises are based on favoritism.
学生们认为老师的表扬是有偏向的.
3. It was thought that most promotions were based on favoritism.
人们认为,这次提职大部分都不公平.
4. This was his first hint at graft, favoritism.
这是他包庇,偏私的最初的暗示.
5. If you get a promotion ahead of her, that is favoritism.
如果得到了晋升,职位比她高了, 那叫偏袒.