| 词汇 | prefer |
| 释义 | prefer /prɪ`fɝ/ (过去式: preferred; 过去完成式: preferred; 现在进行式: preferring) v.t. To regard or esteem more than something else. 宁愿；宁可。 I prefer reading to talking. = I prefer to read rather than talk. 我宁愿读书而不愿聊天。 To bring or lay against someone. 提出(控告)。 He preferred a charge against the swindler. 他对那骗子提出控告。 To promote or advance to a rank or position. 提拔；擢升(至某阶级或职位)。 idoms preferred stock 【美】优先股。 synonyms choose, elect, favor. |
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