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favoritism

/ˈfeɪvərɪˌtɪzəm/ American
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  • n. 偏爱, 偏袒
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Definition
  • n. unfair preference shown to one person or group over others
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Example
Employees complained about favoritism when the boss promoted his nephew.
老板提拔自己的侄子时,员工们纷纷抱怨他偏袒亲信。
Word familyfavor-
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