Gradual change is preferable to sudden, large-scale change.渐变比突然的大规模变化更可取。

A big earthquake a long way off is preferable to a smaller one nearby.远处发生大地震比附近发生小地震要好一些。

Olive oil is preferable to saturated animal fats.橄榄油比饱和的动物脂肪好。

The hazards of the theatre seemed preferable to joining the family paint business.经营剧院的风险似乎比加入家族涂料产业的风险要小一些。

An evening with Peter was preferable to being at home alone.与彼得共度一晚比独自在家好。

It is preferable to use only olive oil.只用橄榄油更好。