prefer - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them moreto want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

例句

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。
He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events.
他更喜欢在周末读一本好书，而不是去参加拥挤的活动。

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更喜欢, 偏爱

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

及物动词

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。
He prefers spending his weekends reading a good book rather than going to crowded events.
他更喜欢在周末读一本好书，而不是去参加拥挤的活动。
Some students prefer studying in a quiet library as opposed to a noisy cafe.
一些学生更喜欢在安静的图书馆学习，而不是嘈杂的咖啡馆。
They prefer to walk to work instead of taking public transportation because they enjoy the exercise.
他们更喜欢步行上班而不是乘坐公共交通工具，因为他们喜欢锻炼。

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更喜欢, 偏爱

select as an alternative over another

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。
He prefers to work from home over commuting to the office for the convenience it offers.
他更喜欢在家工作，而不是为了方便而通勤到办公室。
They prefer online shopping over visiting physical stores because it saves them time.
他们更喜欢网上购物而不是去实体店，因为这节省了他们的时间。
Some individuals prefer tea over coffee in the evenings as it helps them relax before bedtime.
有些人晚上喜欢喝茶而不是咖啡，因为这有助于他们在睡前放松。

同义词：

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晋升, 优先考虑

to give someone a higher rank or position

及物动词

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。
She was preferred because of her experience.
她因为经验丰富而被优先考虑。
She was preferred after the retirement of her boss.
老板退休后，她被优先考虑。

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优先考虑, 偏爱

to choose to pay or prioritize one creditor over others

及物动词

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。
The business prefers its largest creditors to avoid legal issues.
该企业偏好其最大的债权人以避免法律问题。
The court decided to prefer the secured creditors in the bankruptcy case.
法院决定在破产案件中优先考虑有担保的债权人。
During the financial crisis, they chose to prefer local suppliers.
在金融危机期间，他们选择优先考虑本地供应商。