Preference Meaning in English
word
/ˈpɹɛfɝəns/
PREF-ruhns
/pɹˈɛfɹəns/
PREF-ruhns
释义
A preference is a greater liking for one thing over another, or the act of choosing one thing that you like more than others.
用法与细微差别
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. Often paired with verbs like 'have', 'show', 'express', 'state', or 'indicate'. Use 'personal preference' for individual choices. Not always a strong feeling; can be mild.
Spanish: preferenciaPortuguese (BR): preferênciaPortuguese (PT): preferênciaChinese (Simplified): 偏好 - 偏爱Chinese (Traditional): 偏好 - 偏愛Hindi: पसंदArabic: تفضيلBengali: পছন্দRussian: предпочтениеJapanese: 好みVietnamese: sở thíchKorean: 선호Turkish: tercihUrdu: ترجیحIndonesian: preferensi
例句
She has a preference for tea over coffee.
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Please indicate your preference on the form.
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Do you have any food preferences?
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When it comes to music, my preference changes all the time.
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I don't have a strong preference—I'm happy with whatever you pick.
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Companies try to understand customer preferences to improve their products.
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