Although many candidate countries inherited a transport system which encourages rail, the distribution between modes has tipped sharply in favour of road transport since the 1990s.(尽管许多候选国继承了支持铁路的运输体系,但自上世纪90年代以来,各运输方式之间的分配已大幅向公路运输倾斜。)
He was passed over in favour of a younger man.(他未被擢升,却提拔了一个比他年轻的人。)
He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan.(他从他们的话语中推断出他们不赞同此项计划。)
She quit her job in favour of life in the slow lane.(她辞了工,更钟情于慢半拍的生活。)
A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan.(最近的民意调查显示,有75%的调查对象支持这项计划。)
In her speech, the senator came out in favour of a change in the law.(这位参议员在她的讲话中公开赞成修改法律。)
The regulation operates in favour of married couples.(这一规定的实施有利于已婚夫妇。)
A clear majority of voters were in favour of the motion.(绝大多数选民赞成这一动议。)
I wouldn't be in favour of income tax cuts.(我不会支持削减所得税。)
I must admit to a prejudice in favour of British universities.(我得承认我对英国大学有所偏爱。)