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preference
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural preferences
plural preferences
Learner's definition of PREFERENCE
1
: a feeling of liking or wanting one person or thing more than another person or thing偏好；偏爱；爱好
[count]
- Car buyers have recently shown a growing/strong preference for smaller vehicles.最近，购车者显示出不断增强的/强烈的对较小型车的偏好。
- When it comes to music, everyone has their own preferences.说到音乐，每人都有自己的喜好。
[noncount]
- Some people like small cars and some people like big cars. It's a matter of personal preference.有人喜欢小车，有人喜欢大车，这是个人喜好问题。
- She listed her favorite restaurants in order of preference.她按喜爱程度列出她中意的餐厅。
- He has tried not to show preference in giving out jobs.分派工作时，他尽量显得不偏不倚。
2
[noncount] : an advantage that is given to some people or things and not to others优待；优先权
- The policy of the school is to give preference to minority candidates.这所学校的政策是给予少数民族申请者优先权。
3
[count] : something that is liked or wanted more than another thing : something that is preferred偏爱的事物
- We could drive to New York, but my (personal) preference is to go by train. [=I would prefer to go by train]我们可以开车去纽约，但我（个人）更喜欢坐火车去。
- “We could go to an Italian or Chinese restaurant tonight. What's your preference?” “Either one is fine. I don't have a preference.”“我们今晚可以去意大利或中国餐厅，你喜欢哪家？”“哪家都行，我没偏好。”
4
: the sexual feelings that a person has : a person's identity as homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual性取向
[count]
- people with different (sexual) preferences [=orientations]不同性取向的人们
[noncount]
- The company claims it does not discriminate on the basis of sexual preference.公司宣称没有基于性取向的歧视。
in preference to
: instead of (something or someone) : rather than (something or someone)而不是
- They chose her in preference to me.他们选择了她而不是我。
preference
noun
pref·er·ence 
ˈpre-fərn(t)s,
ˈpre-f(ə-)rən(t)s 
Usage of Preference
The term preference as used to refer to sexual orientation is widely considered offensive in its implied suggestion that a person can choose who they are sexually or romantically attracted to.
Example Sentences
Car buyers have recently shown a growing preference for smaller vehicles. When it comes to music, everyone has their own preferences. Some people like small cars and some people like big cars. It's a matter of personal preference. She listed her favorite restaurants in order of preference. He has tried not to show preference in giving out jobs. The policy of the school is to give preference to minority candidates. “We could go to an Italian or Chinese restaurant tonight. What's your preference?” “Either one is fine. I don't have a preference.” See More
Recent Examples on the Web However, USA Today’s NBA reporter, Jeff Zillgitt, reports that their preference might be for Bogdanovic alone, given their desire to retain future cap flexibility. 
Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 But Varsho said catching is no longer his preference. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 If lazing about is your preference, this is a fine time to catch up on your napping. Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Aug. 2022 If your preference is the latter, opt for laundry room doors that match the overall color palette and style of your home. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 In this light, if your preference is to stay in your current position, be prepared to make your case for continuing remote work. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 Supervisor Janice Hahn said her preference would be to stay aligned with the state, which strongly recommends — but does not require — masking indoors while in public. Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 The message was echoed by St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard, who told Nikkei Asia that his preference was to stick to a hike of three-quarters of a percentage point for now. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 My preference is to stay home and get takeout and watch a movie together. Annie Lane, oregonlive, 11 July 2022 See More
Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 But Varsho said catching is no longer his preference. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2022 If lazing about is your preference, this is a fine time to catch up on your napping. Ed Silverman, STAT, 22 Aug. 2022 If your preference is the latter, opt for laundry room doors that match the overall color palette and style of your home. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022 In this light, if your preference is to stay in your current position, be prepared to make your case for continuing remote work. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 Supervisor Janice Hahn said her preference would be to stay aligned with the state, which strongly recommends — but does not require — masking indoors while in public. Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2022 The message was echoed by St. Louis Fed President Jim Bullard, who told Nikkei Asia that his preference was to stick to a hike of three-quarters of a percentage point for now. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 15 July 2022 My preference is to stay home and get takeout and watch a movie together. Annie Lane, oregonlive, 11 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English preferraunce, from Middle French preferance, from Medieval Latin praeferentia, from Latin praeferent-, praeferens, present participle of praeferre
First Known Use
1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of preference was in 1673 Phrases Containing preference
noun
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