Word · Frequency #5286
preferred
/prəˈfɝːd/
adjective
更可取的；更合意的；优先的
more desirable than another
- 1.
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
优于其他所有并受偏爱的
- 2.
more desirable than another
比另一个更合意
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
In use
The preferred candidate for the position has a degree in engineering.
Many airlines offer extra legroom in their preferred seats for an additional fee.
Our company's preferred method of communication is email rather than phone calls.
preferred + noun
This is the preferred method.
这是首选的方法。
be preferred
Which option is preferred?
哪个选项更受欢迎？
be preferred to/over + noun
Walking is preferred to driving.
Connections
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
- 优先股
- Preferred stock offers a fixed dividend before common stock.优先股在普通股之前提供固定股息。
- preferred candidate
Learner notes
Memory Tip
preferred中包含'red'（红色），红色常被偏爱，所以是“首选的”。
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。
Grammar Note
常作定语或表语
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.
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