Definition
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。
They decided to prioritize environmental conservation in preference to economic development.
他们决定优先考虑环境保护，而不是经济发展。
Of all the options, he chose to spend his vacation at home in preference to others.
在所有的选项中，他选择在家里度假，而不是其他选择。