preference

preference

['prefərəns]

n.偏爱, 优先, 喜爱物, 优惠

例句与用法:

I don't know your preferences, so please help yourself.

我不知道你喜欢吃什么,请你自便吧。

We've granted that country special trade preferences.

我们给了那个国家特殊的贸易优惠。

In considering people for jobs, we give preference to those with some experience.

对于求职者,我们优先考虑有一定经验的人。

词形变化:

副词: preferably | 名词: preferability |


n.

1. 更加的喜爱, 偏爱[U][C][(+for)]

A window seat is my preference.

我喜欢靠窗的座位。

We dress simply by preference.

我们仅凭个人偏爱选择穿着。

2. 偏爱的事物(或人)[C]

Which is your preference, tea or coffee?

你喜欢喝哪一样, 茶还是咖啡?

3. 偏袒[U][(+for)]

Parents should not show preference for any one of their children.

父母不应流露出对任何一个孩子的偏心。

4. 优先(权); 优惠权[U][C]

We give preference to applicants with some experience.

我们优先录用有经验的申请人。


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