deviation; tendency; favor
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesnoun
deviation; erroneous tendency
formalOften used in political or policy contexts to describe being too left-wing or right-wing, or in work contexts to describe focusing too much on one aspect while neglecting others. Needs timely correction.
We must prevent any deviation in our work.
His report pointed out the left-leaning deviation in policy implementation.
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When a deviation is discovered, it must be corrected promptly.
verb
to be inclined to; to tend to favor
neutralUsed to express a personal preference or inclination towards one option among several.
For this year's spring outing, I'm inclined to go to Xiangshan.
Between the two proposals, I tend to favor the first one.
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Her design style leans towards simplicity and modernity.
verb
to be partial to; to take sides unfairly; to show favoritism
derogatoryImplies unfair support or protection for one side in a conflict or dispute, without regard to principles or justice. Often carries a negative connotation.
The referee must not be partial to either side.
The teacher clearly shows favoritism towards students with good grades.
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Parents should not be overly partial to the youngest child.