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。