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)。 |