preference
noun
Definitions of preference noun
- B2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
The tendency to like something or someone more than another thing or person.
偏好；偏爱；喜好
She shows a preference for comfortable clothing over fashionable attire.
她对舒适的服装表现出比时尚服饰更大的偏爱。
I have a stronger preference for desserts as opposed to savory foods.
我对甜点的喜好比咸食更强烈。
The selection of furniture often comes down to individual preferences.
家具的选择通常取决于个人的偏好。
- Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
An advantage or priority given to a person or a group of people.
优先；偏好；偏爱
We give preference to those who have a long-standing history of collaboration with us.
我们优先考虑那些与我们长期合作的人。
The provision of special preferences was initially designed to incentivize investments.
提供特殊优惠最初是为了激励投资。
The company gives preference to internal candidates when hiring.
公司在招聘时优先考虑内部候选人。
Phrases of preference noun
- in preference to something
To choose something over another because it is more liked or desired.
偏好…而不是…
• She chose to work in the city center in preference to working in the suburbs.
她选择在市中心工作，而不是在郊区工作。