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.(盡管許多候選國繼承了支持鐵路的運輸體系，但自上世紀90年代以來，各運輸方式之間的分配已大幅向公路運輸傾斜。)

He was passed over in favour of a younger man.(他未被擢升，卻提拔了一個比他年輕的人。)

He concluded from their remarks that they were not in favour of the plan.(他從他們的話語中推斷出他們不贊同此項計劃。)

She quit her job in favour of life in the slow lane.(她辭了工，更鐘情于慢半拍的生活。)

A recent survey showed 75% of those questioned were in favour of the plan.(最近的民意調查顯示，有75%的調查對象支持這項計劃。)

In her speech, the senator came out in favour of a change in the law.(這位參議員在她的講話中公開贊成修改法律。)

The regulation operates in favour of married couples.(這一規定的實施有利于已婚夫婦。)

A clear majority of voters were in favour of the motion.(絕大多數選民贊成這一動議。)

I wouldn't be in favour of income tax cuts.(我不會支持削減所得稅。)

I must admit to a prejudice in favour of British universities.(我得承認我對英國大學有所偏愛。)