in favor of
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支持, 为了
used to show support for something
- He spoke in favor of the motion, arguing that it would benefit the community.
他发言支持该动议，认为这将有益于社区。
- The majority of the people voted in favor of the new constitution.
大多数人投票支持新宪法。
- She signed a petition in favor of saving the rainforest.
她签署了一份支持拯救热带雨林的请愿书。
- I am in favor of spending more time outdoors.
我赞成花更多时间在户外。
- Many people are in favor of the idea of clean energy.
许多人支持清洁能源的想法。
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支持, 为了...的利益
used to express the act of giving up one's position, role, or opportunity to someone else
- She withdrew her candidacy in favor of a more qualified candidate.
她退出竞选支持一位更有资格的候选人。
- The CEO retired in favor of his successor.
CEO退休以利于他的继任者。
- The team captain resigned in favor of a younger player.
队长辞职让位给了一位更年轻的球员。
- The actor graciously declined the lead role in favor of a promising newcomer.
这位演员优雅地拒绝了主角的角色，支持一位有前途的新人。