preference
UK/'pref(ə)r(ə)ns/US/'prefәrәns/
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释义
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
词根拆分
词根派生prefer在...之前
+
-ence拿，带
=preference
prefer + -ence（状态）= 偏爱的状态；你所偏爱的内容。
常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
What's your preference — coffee or tea?
你想喝什么——咖啡还是茶？
- 2.
She has a strong preference for classical music.
她对古典音乐情有独钟。
- 3.
The job listing gives preference to local candidates.
招聘启事优先考虑本地申请者。