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prefer <preferred; preferring> [prıˈfɜː] VB trans

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Usage examples with prefer

prefer a charge against sb
对某人提出控告
I prefer the town to the country.
我喜欢城市胜过喜欢乡村。

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The eastern end of the bay is more sheltered, and families with children prefer this area.
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His punishments were just, and he did not consider money important -- preferring to value people.
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In the normal chaptalization process, cane sugar is the most common type of sugar added, although some winemakers prefer beet sugar or corn syrup.
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When he fought, he preferred to let allies who had a better grasp of strategy and tactics do their thing.
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It is preferred by some people who do not like to work with salt.
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Though omnivorous, they prefer this meat to vegetable diets.
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They prefer to live near a water source.
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I prefer to dress down rather than up.
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Members of this breed may be very affectionate but there are others that prefer to be out mousing.
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She preferred to begin her career in her own country.
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