to prefer
01
好む, 選ぶ
to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more
Transitive: to prefer sth | to prefer to do sth | to prefer doing sth
例
She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.
彼女はパーティーに青いドレスを好む、なぜならそれが彼女の好きな色だから。
02
好む, 選好する
select as an alternative over another
例
She prefers chocolate ice cream over vanilla because of its rich flavor.
彼女はその豊かな風味のためにバニラよりもチョコレートアイスクリームを好む。
03
昇進させる, 優先する
to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
例
She was preferred after the retirement of her boss.
彼女は上司の退職後優先されました。
04
優先する, 選好する
to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
例
The company prefers its long-term creditors before others.
会社は他の債権者よりも長期債権者を優先します。
語彙ツリー
preferable
preference
preferent
prefer
