preferable
/ˈprefrəbl/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4770 in the learning path
更可取的；更合意的
Definitions
adj. Better or more suitable than another option.
更可取的；更合意的
Example
A quiet evening at home is preferable to another party.
比起再参加一场聚会，在家度过安静的夜晚更合心意。
Investing in reliable public transport is often preferable to building more roads in densely populated cities.
在人口稠密的城市，投资可靠的公共交通通常比修建更多道路更可取。
Collocations
- preferable to
- far preferable
- a preferable alternative
Word family
- prefer (v.)
- preference (n.)
- preferably (adv.)
Synonyms
- better
Usage tip
用A is preferable to B，不用than；通常不加more。
FAQ
- What does preferable mean?
- Better or more suitable than another option.
- How is preferable pronounced?
- UK /ˈprefrəbl/, US /ˈprefrəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
