| 单词 | prefer |
| 释义 | prefer v.tr. (preferred, preferring) 1. (often foll. by to, or to + infin.) choose rather; like better (would prefer to stay; prefers coffee to tea). 2. submit (information, an accusation, etc.) for consideration. 3. promote or advance (a person). Phrases and idioms preferred shares (or stock) = preference shares or stock. Etymology: ME f. OF preferer f. L praeferre (as PRAE-, ferre lat- bear) |
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