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preferably

🇬🇧 UK/'prefrəblɪ/🇺🇸 US/'prefәrәbli/
B2

Definitions

adv.

Ideally; by preference; used to indicate what would be the best or most desirable choice

最好;宁可;更合适地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
prebefore
+
fercarry, bear, bring
+
ablecapable of, worthy of
+
lyin the manner of
=preferably

Common Collocations

  • 1.preferably in writing最好以书面形式
  • 2.preferably by email最好通过电子邮件
  • 3.[preferably sooner]最好尽快
  • 4.preferably not最好不要

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Please submit your application by Friday, preferably before noon.

  • 2.

    We need someone with experience, preferably in the tech industry.

  • 3.

    Drink eight glasses of water a day, preferably filtered.

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