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
She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.
她更喜欢在派对上穿蓝色的裙子，因为那是她最喜欢的颜色。
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
She prefers chocolate ice cream over vanilla because of its rich flavor.
因为其浓郁的味道，她更喜欢巧克力冰淇淋而不是香草冰淇淋。
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。
The company prefers employees who show initiative.
公司偏爱表现出主动性的员工。
04
优先考虑, 偏爱
to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others
Transitive: to prefer a creditor
例子
The company prefers its long-term creditors before others.
公司优先考虑其长期债权人。
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
