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preferably + noun phrase
名词前用 preferably 表示更可取的选项。
I would like a small apartment, preferably a studio.
我想要一个小公寓，最好是单间公寓。
最好；更合意地；宁可
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
最好；更合意地；宁可
by preference; if possible; more willingly
I would like a small apartment, preferably a studio.
我想要一个小公寓，最好是单间公寓。
优先地；按意愿；以更可取的方式。
In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.
更愿意或更乐意地
more readily or willingly
Please bring your own lunch, preferably something healthy.
请自带午餐，最好是健康的食物。
AI contextual example
We should leave by 8 a.m., preferably earlier.
我们应该在早上8点前出发，最好更早一些。
AI contextual example
She wants the report submitted by Friday, preferably in PDF format.
她希望报告在周五前提交，最好是PDF格式。
AI contextual example
clean it well, preferably with warm water
好好清洗,最好用温水。
WordNet
名词前用 preferably 表示更可取的选项。
I would like a small apartment, preferably a studio.
我想要一个小公寓，最好是单间公寓。
Preferably, we should submit the report by Friday.
最好我们在周五之前提交报告。
Not this
I would like to go by train, preferable at night.
Use this
I would like to go by train, preferably at night.
preferable 是形容词，不能修饰动词或从句。应使用副词 preferably 来表示选择倾向。
Not this
I preferably this method over the other.
Use this
I prefer this method over the other.
preferably 是副词，不能作谓语动词。表达偏好应使用动词 prefer。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
最好与……一起
Please bring a photo ID, preferably with your current address.
请携带带照片的身份证，最好显示您当前的地址。
最好在……中
The document should be submitted in digital format, preferably in PDF.
文件应以数字格式提交，最好是PDF格式。
最好在……之前
You should arrive at the airport preferably before 7 AM.
你最好在早上7点前到达机场。
最好在……（时间/地点）
We can meet for lunch, preferably at noon.
我们可以一起吃午饭，最好在中午。
最好在……之后
Take this medication with food, preferably after a meal.
请在饭后服用此药，最好是餐后。
最好不要
You can use any color, preferably not black.
你可以使用任何颜色，最好不要黑色。
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preferably拆解为prefer（偏爱）+ably（能干地），偏爱又能干，当然“最好”选择它。
通常用于书面语或正式口语，表示在多种选项中更倾向于某一选择；多用于提出建议或表达偏好时。
常与should, would like等连用，表示建议或偏好
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