| 单词 | to have liefer |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto have liefer ΘΚΠ the mind > will > free will > choice or choosing > choose [verb (transitive)] > choose to do something have1340 choosea1400 the mind > will > free will > choice or choosing > types of choice > choose in specific way [verb (transitive)] > choose in preference to others have1340 prefera1393 to have rather1478 fain1483 prelect1620 dextralize1651 antepone1656 savour1714 preference1904 1340 Ayenbite (1866) 32 (MED) Þe ilke anlikneþ þane ssrewe þet heþ leuere rotye in a prison..þanne..to cliue uor his outguoinge. a1375 (c1350) William of Palerne (1867) l. 918 I haue leuer it layne. c1405 (c1395) G. Chaucer Franklin's Tale (Hengwrt) (2003) l. 652 Yet haue I leuere to lese My lyf, than [etc.]. ?c1450 tr. Bk. Knight of La Tour Landry (1906) 101 I haue leuer to quytte yow and gyue yow my parte. a1500 (?a1390) De Solempnitate St. Wenefrede (Gough) in Mirk's Festial (1905) 178 I haue leuer þou do me to deth þen [etc.]. 1685 tr. B. Gracián y Morales Courtiers Oracle 18 To have rather be indifferent in a sublime employment, than excellent in an indifferent, is a desire rendred excusable by Generosity. < as lemmas |
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