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preference

英 ['pref(ə)r(ə)ns] 美['prɛfrəns]
  • n. 偏爱,倾向;优先权

英英释意


1. a strong liking;
"my own preference is for good literature"
"the Irish have a penchant for blarney"
2. a predisposition in favor of something;
"a predilection for expensive cars"
"his sexual preferences"
"showed a Marxist orientation"
3. the right or chance to choose;
"given my druthers, I'd eat cake"
4. grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)