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prefer <-rr-> [prɪˈfɜ:ʳ, Am pri:ˈfɜ:r] VB trans

1. prefer (like better):

prefer

предпочита́ть

I would prefer him to stay here form

я бы предпочёл, что́бы он оста́лся здесь

2. prefer Brit LAW:

prefer

заявля́ть

to prefer charges against sb

вы́двинуть обвине́ния про́тив кого́-ли́бо

Usage examples with prefer

to prefer charges against sb

вы́двинуть обвине́ния про́тив кого́-ли́бо

if you don't mind, I prefer …

е́сли вы не возража́ете, я предпочита́ю …

I would prefer him to stay here form

я бы предпочёл, что́бы он оста́лся здесь

I prefer that Anna should do it

я предпочита́ю, что́бы а́нна э́то сде́лала

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

For this reason, many smokers prefer to use a glass bottle. en.wikipedia.org

I prefer to dress down rather than up. www.smh.com.au

It lives in wet places and prefers ravines. en.wikipedia.org

Most squads prefer to wear bodysuits during competition as it creates a uniformed look in arm movements. en.wikipedia.org

This was undesirable, and therefore, the round shapes were preferred. en.wikipedia.org

He refused, preferring to lose his own life in the process. en.wikipedia.org

They prefer a well planted tank for hiding, but with some open water for free swimming. en.wikipedia.org

They are often more self-reliant and prefer to handle their problems alone. en.wikipedia.org

The writers prefer to limit unique colors to only the big, big, bad guys. en.wikipedia.org

I kind of prefer the idea of a mystical rainbow bridge leading to all sorts of loveliness. www.stuff.co.nz

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