Word · Frequency #5286
preferred
/prəˈfɝːd/
adjective
更可取的；更合意的；优先的
核心释义
more desirable than another
- 1.
优于其他所有并受偏爱的
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
- 2.
比另一个更合意
more desirable than another
偏爱的；受偏爱的；受优待的；优于其他所有并受偏爱的；比另一个更合意；首选的；[计] 首选的
用法In use
The preferred candidate for the position has a degree in engineering.
用法提示：此处'preferred'作为形容词，修饰'candidate'，表示'首选的'。
Many airlines offer extra legroom in their preferred seats for an additional fee.
用法提示：此处'preferred'作为形容词，修饰'seats'，表示'更受欢迎的'或'首选的'。
Our company's preferred method of communication is email rather than phone calls.
用法提示：此处'preferred'作为形容词，修饰'method'，表示'首选的'。
preferred + noun
This is the preferred method.
这是首选的方法。
be preferred
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- preferred method
- 首选方法
- The preferred method of payment is credit card.首选的支付方式是信用卡。
- preferred choice
- 首选
- She is the preferred choice for the position.她是这个职位的首选。
- preferred option
- 首选选项
- Walking is the preferred option for short distances.短距离步行是首选选项。
- preferred provider
- 首选供应商
- We use a list of preferred providers for maintenance services.我们使用首选供应商名单进行维护服务。
- preferred stock
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
preferred中包含'red'（红色），红色常被偏爱，所以是“首选的”。
语境与语域Context & Register
语体中性，常用于正式或科技语境，在日常口语中也可使用。
语法说明Grammar Note
常作定语或表语
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with the second syllable of 'preferred' (/prəfɝd/), sharing the stressed vowel /ɜr/ and final /d/. No lookalikes are included.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WORDNET.