preference

英 ['pref(ə)r(ə)ns] 美['prɛfrəns]

• n. 偏爱，倾向；优先权

1. a strong liking;

"my own preference is for good literature"

"the Irish have a penchant for blarney"

2. a predisposition in favor of something;

"a predilection for expensive cars"

"his sexual preferences"

"showed a Marxist orientation"

3. the right or chance to choose;

"given my druthers, I'd eat cake"

4. grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)