| 释义 |
give (a) preference to (someone or something) give (a) preference to (someone or something)To treat someone or something with greater regard or in a more advantageous manner than someone or something else. The company was taken to court for giving a preference to employees who don't have children. The immigration department announced it will give preference to applicants who have already been in the country for more than 15 years.See also: give, preference |