v like better; value more highly
v select as an alternative over another
v promote over another
v give preference to one creditor over another
s more desirable than another
s preferred above all others and treated with partiality
a. 首选的
[计] 首选的
1. I preferred tea over coffee in the morning.
我早上更喜欢喝茶而不是咖啡。
2. She preferred to stay home rather than go out tonight.
她今晚更喜欢待在家里而不是出去。
3. Many people preferred online shopping during the pandemic.
在疫情期间，许多人更喜欢网上购物。