| 释义 |
pref·er·en·tial
\|prefə|renchəl\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin praeferentia preference + English -al
1. : of, relating to, or showing preference : offering or constituting an advantage
< preferential treatment >
2. : of, relating to, employing, or creating a preference in trade relations
< a preferential rate >
• pref·er·en·tial·ly \-chəlē, -li\ adverb |