prefer
/prɪˈfɜː/ · /prɪˈfɝː/
CEFR level A2Topic ThinkingWord #1351 in the learning path
更喜欢；宁愿
Definitions
v. To like or choose something more than another option.
更喜欢；宁愿
Example
I prefer fresh fruit to cake after dinner.
晚饭后，比起蛋糕，我更喜欢吃新鲜水果。
Some employees prefer working from home because it offers greater flexibility and eliminates daily commuting.
一些员工更喜欢居家办公，因为这样更灵活，也免去了每天通勤。
Collocations
- prefer A to B
- prefer to do
- would prefer
Word family
- preference (n.)
- preferable (adj.)
- preferably (adv.)
Synonyms
- favour
Usage tip
用prefer A to B；过去式preferred双写r。
FAQ
- What does prefer mean?
- To like or choose something more than another option.
- How is prefer pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈfɜː/, US /prɪˈfɝː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
