单词 | preference |
释义 | preference/ˈprɛf(ə)r(ə)ns![]() noun 1A greater liking for one alternative over another or others: her preference for white wine he chose a clock in preference to a watch...
Synonyms liking, partiality, predilection, proclivity, fondness, taste, inclination, leaning, bias, bent, penchant, predisposition, desire, wish rather than, instead of, in place of, sooner than, above, before, over 1.1A thing preferred: nearly 40 per cent named acid house as their musical preference...
Synonyms favourite, first choice, top of the list, choice, selection, pick informal cup of tea, bag, thing North American informal druthers 1.2 [mass noun] Favour shown to one person or thing over another or others: preference is given to those who make a donation...
Synonyms priority, favour, precedence, advantage, preferential treatment, favoured treatment, favouritism 2 Law A prior right or precedence, especially in connection with the payment of debts: debts owed to the community should be accorded a preference...
OriginLate Middle English (in the sense 'promotion'): from Old French, from medieval Latin praeferentia, from Latin praeferre 'carry in front' (see prefer). Rhymes |
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