preference
UK/'pref(ə)r(ə)ns/US/'prefәrәns/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
偏好；偏爱
n.
Favor shown to one person, group, or thing over others.
优先权；优先选择
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpreferbefore
+
-encecarry, bear, bring
=preference
prefer + -ence (state) = the state of preferring; what you prefer.
Common Collocations
- 1.personal preference个人偏好
- 2.strong preference强烈偏爱
- 3.give preference to优先考虑
- 4.in order of preference按优先顺序
- 5.matter of preference取决于个人偏好
Example Sentences
- 1.
What's your preference — coffee or tea?
- 2.
She has a strong preference for classical music.
- 3.
The job listing gives preference to local candidates.