英语词汇“preference”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	preference
释义	preference preference /ˈpref.^ər.^əns/ aep /ˈ-ɚ-/ noun [C or U] 1 B2 the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or person: » Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.» I have a preference for sweet food over spicy.» Choosing furniture is largely a matter of personal preference.» It would be wrong to discriminate against a candidate because of their sexual preference (= the sex of the people they are sexually attracted to).Thesaurus⁺: ↑Liking more 2 F0 an advantage that is given to a person or a group of people: » We give preference to those who have worked with us for a long time.» Special preferences were offered initially to encourage investment.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Advantage and disadvantage in preference to sth 3 F0 If you choose one thing in preference to another thing, you choose it because you like or want it more than the other thing: » He studied chemistry in preference to physics at university.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Liking moreWord Builder:–Nouns: preference–Adjectives: preferable, preferential–Verbs: prefer–Adverbs: preferably • • • Extra Examples:» I have a preference for blond men over dark.» My preference is for savoury food over sweet.» White wine or red - what's your preference?» I wouldn't like to guess her sexual preference.» We have white and brown bread - do you have a preference?
随便看	repartee repast repatriate repatriation repay repayable repayment repay sb's effort, time, attention, etc. repeal repeat repeated repeatedly repeat on sb repeat yourself repel repellent repent repentance repentant repercussion repertoire repertory repetition repetitious repetitive

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