to prefer
01
更喜欢, 偏爱
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
例子
Many people prefer to eat homemade meals over fast food.
许多人更喜欢吃家常菜而不是快餐。
02
更喜欢, 偏爱
select as an alternative over another
例子
Many people prefer hiking over cycling as it allows them to connect with nature more closely.
许多人更喜欢徒步旅行而不是骑自行车，因为这可以让他们更紧密地接触大自然。
03
晋升, 优先考虑
to give someone a higher rank or position
Transitive: to prefer sb
例子
They prefer him to a senior role in the company.
他们偏爱他在公司担任高级职位。
04
优先考虑, 偏爱
to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
例子
She prefers her mortgage lender over other debts.
她更喜欢她的抵押贷款机构而不是其他债务。
词汇树
preferable
preference
preferent
prefer
