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单词 prefer
释义 pre·fer AHD[prĭ-fûrʹ] D.J.[prɪˈfɜː]K.K.[prɪˈfɝ]v.tr.(及物动词)pre.ferred, pre.fer.ring, pre.fers
    1. To choose or be in the habit of choosing as more desirable or as having more value:更喜欢:作为更合意的或更有价值的而选择或习惯于选择…:prefers coffee to tea.喜欢咖啡胜于茶
    1. Law 【法律】
    1. To give priority or precedence to (a creditor).优先偿付:给予(债权人)优先权
    2. To file, prosecute, or offer for consideration or resolution before a magistrate, court, or other legal authority:提出(控告):向地方法官、法院或其它法律机构申请、控告或提出…以求得到考虑或解决:preferred the suit in a higher court.向高一级法院提起诉讼
    1. Archaic To recommend for advancement or appointment; promote.【古语】 推荐:推荐提升或任职;提升
Etymology语源
    1. Middle English preferren 中古英语 preferren
    1. from Old French preferer 源自 古法语 preferer
    1. from Latin praeferre 源自 拉丁语 praeferre
    1. prae- [pre-] prae- [前缀,表“先于”]
    1. ferre [to carry] * see bher- 1ferre [运送] * 参见 bher- 1
Related Forms继承用法preferʹrer n.(名词)
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