| 单词 | preferable |
| 释义 | preferable (prefrəbəl ) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] B2 If you say that one thing is preferable to another, you mean that it is more desirable or suitable. A big earthquake a long way off is preferable to a smaller one nearby. [+ to] The hazards of the theatre seemed preferable to joining the family paint business. [+ to] Eating little and often may be preferable to large regular meals. Synonyms: better, best, chosen, choice preferably (prefrəbli ) adverb B2 Do something creative or take exercise, preferably in the fresh air. Synonyms: ideally, if possible, rather, sooner Collocations: far preferable to Thin cashmere or cubica is far preferable to cloth, which is intolerable in hot weather. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Teaching better driving skills in a safe and controlled environment is far preferable to using public roads. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Anglo or not, living with the Walkers was probably far preferable to living in a group home. KISS OF THE BEES (2001) Cassie the organiser was far preferable to Cassie the intense. THE IMAGE OF LAURA (2002) Translations: Chinese: 更合心意的 Japanese: より望ましい |
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