| 单词 | prefer |
| 释义 | prefer —prefer /prɪˈfɜːr/ aep /-ˈfɝː/ verb [T] (-rr-) (CHOOSE) ↑Verb Endings for prefer ► A2 to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another: » Do you prefer hot or cold weather?» I prefer red wine to white.» [+ -ing verb] He prefers watching rugby to playing it.» [+ to infinitive] I'd prefer not to discuss this issue.» FORMAL I'd prefer you not to smoke (= I would like it better if you did not smoke), please.Thesaurus+: ↑Liking moreWord Builder:–Nouns: preference–Adjectives: preferable, preferential–Verbs: prefer–Adverbs: preferably• • • Extra Examples:» Some people prefer a vegetarian diet, while others prefer a meat-based diet.» I'd prefer not to work but I don't have much choice.» Most convalescents prefer to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital.» You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.» Would you prefer to pay by cash, cheque, or credit card?Common mistake: prefer! Warning: Check your spelling!! Prefer is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.Common mistake: prefer! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using prefer in the past tense.! The past simple and past participle have 'rr'. Don't write 'prefered', write preferred.! The -ing form is preferring.verb [T] (-rr-) UK LEGAL (ACCUSE) ↑Verb Endings for prefer ► F0 to accuse someone officially: » The police have decided not to prefer charges against them because of insufficient evidence.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking legal actionCommon mistake: prefer! Warning: Check your spelling!! Prefer is one of the 50 words most often spelled wrongly by learners.Common mistake: prefer! Warning: Check your verb endings!! Many learners make mistakes when using prefer in the past tense.! The past simple and past participle have 'rr'. Don't write 'prefered', write preferred.! The -ing form is preferring. |
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