单词 | preferable |
释义 | pref·er·ableBrE /ˈprefrəbl/ NAmE /ˈprefrəbl/ adjective more 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·ablyBrE /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。 |
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