英语词汇“prefer”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

prefer

释义

Verb: prefer (preferred,preferring) pri'fur

Like better; value more highly
"Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels"; "We prefer sleeping outside"
Select as an alternative over another
- choose, opt
Promote over another
- favor [US], favour [Brit, Cdn]
Give preference to one creditor over another

Derived forms: prefers, preferred, preferring

See also: preference, preferment

Type of: advance, elevate, kick upstairs, like, pay, promote, raise, upgrade

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