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.
她選擇在市中心工作，而不是在郊區工作。
They decided to prioritize environmental conservation in preference to economic development.
他們決定優先考慮環境保護，而不是經濟發展。
Of all the options, he chose to spend his vacation at home in preference to others.
在所有的選項中，他選擇在家裡度假，而不是其他選擇。