prefer

动词

1. 1

   偏好、较喜欢、更喜欢

   I prefer tea to coffee, especially in the morning.

   比起咖啡，我更喜欢茶，早上尤其如此。

2. 2

   宁愿、宁可

   She prefers to walk home rather than wait for the bus.

   她宁愿走路回家，也不想等公车。

3. 3

   提出法律

   The police decided not to prefer charges against the driver.

   警方决定不对那名驾驶提出控告。

4. 4

   优先考虑、优先录用常用被动

   Candidates with teaching experience will be preferred for this position.

   这个职位将优先考虑有教学经验的应征者。