词组 | prefer |
释义 | prefer /prɪˈfɜː $ -ˈfɜːr/ verb to like someone or something more than someone or something elseadverbsmuch prefer sb/sth He much prefers his new job to his old one.greatly prefer sb/sth Our family greatly prefers the way of life in Italy.strongly prefer sb/sth The job advertisement said that previous experience was strongly preferred.really prefer sb/sth I would really prefer to stay at home this evening.clearly/obviously prefer sb/sth The little boy clearly preferred to be with his mother.generally/usually/on the whole prefer sth People generally prefer to go on holiday in July or August.verbswould prefer sth She would prefer to study in the US if she can.may/might prefer sth I thought you might prefer to be alone.tend to prefer People tend to prefer sweet foods.prepositionsprefer sb/sth to sb/sth I prefer this novel to her other ones.prefer sb/sth over sb/sth In those days, employers preferred men over women.phrasesif you prefer We can go by bus, but if you prefer, we can take a taxi.the preferred option The cheaper plan was the preferred option. |
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