prefer
pre
prə
prē
fer
ˈfɜr
fēr
British pronunciation
/prɪˈfɜː/

英語での「prefer」の定義と意味

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
to prefer definition and meaning
example
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。
Many people prefer to eat homemade meals over fast food.
多くの人々はファストフードよりも家庭で作られた食事を食べることを好む
02

好む, 選好する

select as an alternative over another
example
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
Many people prefer hiking over cycling as it allows them to connect with nature more closely.
多くの人々は、自然とより密接につながることができるため、サイクリングよりもハイキングを好む
03

昇進させる, 優先する

to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
example
They prefer him to a senior role in the company.
彼らは会社での上級職に彼を好む
The company prefers employees who show initiative.
会社は自発性を示す従業員を好む
04

優先する, 選好する

to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
example
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
She prefers her mortgage lender over other debts.
彼女は他の借金よりも自分の住宅ローン貸し手を好む
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