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pref·er·ableBrE /ˈprefrəbl/NAmE /ˈprefrəbl/ adjectivemore attractive or more suitable; to be preferred to sth 较适合;更可取◆~ (to sth) Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home. 什么都比家里的紧张气氛好。◆~ (to doing sth) He finds country life infinitely preferable to living in the city. 他觉得乡村生活比都市生活称心得多。◆~ (to do sth) It would be preferable to employ two people, not one. 雇请两个人比雇请一个更好。▸ pref·er·ably BrE /ˈprefrəbli/NAmE /ˈprefrəbli/ adverb◆We're looking for a new house, preferably one near the school. 我们正在找新房子,最好是靠近学校的。 |