prefer
柯林斯词典
1. V-T If you prefer someone or something, you like that person or thing better than another, and so you are more likely to choose them if there is a choice. 更喜欢[no cont]
Does he prefer a particular sort of music?
他更喜欢某种特别的音乐吗？
I became a teacher because I preferred books and people to politics. 我成为了一名教师是因为我更喜欢书籍和人而不是政治。
I prefer to think of peace not war. 我更喜欢思考和平而不是战争。
I would prefer him to be with us next season. 我更希望他在下个赛季和我们在一起。
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prefer /prɪˈfɜː/ (preferring,preferred,prefers)
剑桥词典
- Some people prefer a vegetarian diet , while others prefer a meat-based diet .
- I'd prefer not to work but I don't have much choice .
- Most convalescents prefer to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital .
- You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.
- Would you prefer to pay by cash , cheque , or credit card ?
prefer verb [T] (CHOOSE)
to like, choose , or want one thing rather than another宁可，更喜爱；觉得还是…更可取
Do you prefer hot or cold weather ? 你喜欢热天还是冷天？
I prefer red wine to white . 比起白葡萄酒，我更喜欢红葡萄酒。
[ 动词后面接一个动词ing结构 ] He prefers watch ing football to play ing it. 比起踢足球来，他更喜欢看足球比赛。
[ 动词后面接一个带to的不定式 ] I'd prefer not to discuss this issue . 我宁愿不讨论这个问题。
formal I'd prefer you not to smoke (= I would like it better if you did not smoke ), please . 我希望你别抽烟。
例句
prefer verb [T] (ACCUSE)
law UK specializedto accuse someone officially
举报；提出（控告）
The police have decided not to prefer charges against them because of insufficient evidence . 由于证据不足，警方决定不对他们提出诉讼。 返回 prefer