prefer
verb [ T ] uk/prɪˈfɜːr/ us/prɪˈfɝː/ -rr-
(CHOOSE)
A2 宁可，更喜爱;觉得还是…更可取
to like, choose, or want one thing rather than another
Do you prefer hot or cold weather? 你喜欢热天还是冷天？
I prefer red wine to white. 比起白葡萄酒，我更喜欢红葡萄酒。
[ + -ing verb ] He prefers watching football to playing it. 比起踢足球来，他更喜欢看足球比赛。
[ + to infinitive ] I'd prefer not to discuss this issue. 我宁愿不讨论这个问题。
formal I'd prefer you not to smoke (= I would like it better if you did not smoke), please. 我希望你别抽烟。
- More examples
- Some people prefer a vegetarian diet, while others prefer a meat-based diet.
- I'd prefer not to work but I don't have much choice.
- Most convalescents prefer to be cared for at home rather than in a hospital.
- You can detach the hood if you prefer the coat without it.
- Would you prefer to pay by cash, cheque, or credit card?
(ACCUSE)
law UK specialized举报;提出（控告）
to accuse someone officially
The police have decided not to prefer charges against them because of insufficient evidence. 由于证据不足，警方决定不对他们提出诉讼。