釋義
英 [prɪˈfɜ:(r)] 美 [prɪˈfɚ]
vt.
更喜歡; 提升,提拔; 給予(債權人)優先權; 提出(控告)
vi.
更喜歡,寧願
示例
I became a teacher because I preferredbooks and people to politics.
我當了老師,因為我更喜歡書本和人而不是權術。
I prefer to go on self-catering holidays.
我喜歡膳食自助的度假。
I would prefer him to be with us next season.
我更希望他下一個賽季和我們在一起。