preference
noun
Definitions of preference noun
- B2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The tendency to like something or someone more than another thing or person.
偏好；偏愛；喜好
She shows a preference for comfortable clothing over fashionable attire.
她對舒適的服裝表現出比時尚服飾更大的偏愛。
I have a stronger preference for desserts as opposed to savory foods.
我對甜點的喜好比鹹食更強烈。
The selection of furniture often comes down to individual preferences.
家具的選擇通常取決於個人的偏好。
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
An advantage or priority given to a person or a group of people.
優先；偏好；偏愛
We give preference to those who have a long-standing history of collaboration with us.
我們優先考慮那些與我們有長期合作歷史的人。
The provision of special preferences was initially designed to incentivize investments.
提供特殊優惠最初是為了激勵投資。
The company gives preference to internal candidates when hiring.
公司在招聘時優先考慮內部候選人。
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.
她選擇在市中心工作，而不是在郊區工作。