preferential
UK/,prefə'renʃ(ə)l/US/.prefә'renʃәl/
C1
Definitions
adj.
Of or involving preference, especially favoring one person or group over others.
优惠的；优先的；优待的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpreferbefore
+
-entialcarry, bear, bring
=preferential
prefer + -ential = relating to preference (showing favor).
Common Collocations
- 1.preferential treatment优待
- 2.preferential rate优惠利率
- 3.preferential access优先访问
Example Sentences
- 1.
Loyal customers get preferential treatment.