美 [ə ˈfeɪvərɪt sʌn]
n. 宠儿
He is a favourite son.
他是一个宠儿。
But this year other presidential hopefuls did not spend much time in Iowa because Senator Harkin from Iowa was a favourite son candidate.
可是，今年其他州的候选人并没有在爱奥华州花很多时间进行竞选活动，因为哈金参议员就是来自爱奥华州的，他就是该州的宠儿。
A favourite nephew, niece, or son perhaps?
最喜欢的侄子，侄女，或者也许儿子？
In the past, business as normal has meant choosing a favourite son to deliver a state or region.
Mr Rudd's home state of Queensland, where he is still a favourite son, will be crucial in the election.
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Nevertheless, Lennon is widely regarded as a favourite Celtic son and will be afforded an ocean of goodwill by supporters desperate to wrest the league title back from their Old Firm rivals.