preference
/ˈprefrəns/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3633 in the learning path
偏爱；偏好
Definitions
n. a greater liking for one thing than for another
偏爱；偏好
n. an advantage given to someone or something over others
优先待遇；优先权
Example
My preference is tea, but coffee is fine too.
我更喜欢茶，不过咖啡也可以。
Consumer preference for locally grown food can encourage sustainable farming and reduce transport emissions.
消费者对本地种植食品的偏好可以促进可持续农业，并减少运输排放。
Collocations
- a preference for
- personal preference
- give preference to
- in preference to
Word family
- prefer (v.)
- preferable (adj.)
- preferably (adv.)
- preferential (adj.)
Synonyms
- liking
Usage tip
对某物的偏好用preference for，不用to。
FAQ
- What does preference mean?
- a greater liking for one thing than for another an advantage given to someone or something over others
- How is preference pronounced?
- UK /ˈprefrəns/, US /ˈprefrəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
