prefer
gb/pɹɪfˈɚ/ us/pɹɪfˈɚ/
A2
英語
~ 1500
jobban szeret, előnyben részesít
動詞
A2
1
用法パターン：
to prefer [something] to [something else]
I prefer coffee to tea in the morning.
Reggel jobban szeretem a kávét, mint a teát.
Most children prefer playing outside to watching TV.
A legtöbb gyerek jobban szeret kint játszani, mint tévét nézni.
She prefers to work alone rather than in a team.
They prefer this brand because it lasts longer.
I would prefer to stay home tonight.
学習者向け例文
I prefer pizza to pasta.
Jobban szeretem a pizzát, mint a tésztát.
She prefers to read books.
Jobban szeret könyveket olvasni.
We prefer summer to winter.
He prefers walking to driving.
They prefer cats to dogs.
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'prefer' with 'rather' or 'would rather'. 'Prefer' is followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb in the -ing form, not an infinitive without 'to'.
意味
Like one choice more
コロケーション
prefer to do
|prefer something over
|would prefer
|personally prefer
|prefer coffee to tea
類義語
favor (Slightly more formal; often used in professional or political contexts.)
|
like better (More informal and conversational in tone.)
対義語
dislike (General opposite; means to not like something.)
|
reject (Focuses on actively choosing against an option rather than just liking it less.)
テーマ
daily life
|emotions
|decision-making
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
定義
To like one thing more than another, or to want one thing instead of another.
To choose or want one thing or person more than another because it is more desirable or suitable.
動詞
B2
FORMAL
2
用法パターン：
to prefer [someone/something] over [others]
The policy prefers local suppliers over foreign ones.
A szabályzat előnyben részesíti a helyi beszállítókat a külföldiekkel szemben.
The company prefers experienced candidates for this role.
A vállalat előnyben részesíti a tapasztalt jelölteket erre a pozícióra.
Some schools prefer students with strong community service records.
In this court, local cases are preferred over international disputes.
学習者向け例文
The teacher prefers hard-working students.
A tanár előnyben részesíti a szorgalmas diákokat.
This shop prefers cash payments.
Ez az üzlet előnyben részesíti a készpénzes fizetést.
The boss prefers workers with experience.
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse this meaning in casual conversation, where the neutral 'like better' sense is intended.
意味
Give priority to
コロケーション
prefer charges
|prefer a claim
|prefer a candidate
|prefer one group over another
類義語
prioritize (Focuses on arranging tasks or people in order of importance.)
|
favor (Often used when showing preference in decisions or treatment.)
対義語
overlook (To fail to notice or give importance.)
|
neglect (To fail to give needed care or attention.)
テーマ
business
|law
|decision-making
|core_vocabulary
定義
To give someone or something more importance than others.
To treat someone or something as more important or deserving than others, often in an official or formal context.
文法
辞書形
prefer
IPA
GB/pɹɪfˈɚ/
US/pɹɪfˈɚ/
音節・強勢
prefer （1音節）
活用形
Verb
- Base: prefer
- 3rd Person Singular: prefers
- Present Participle: preferring
- Past: preferred
関連語
Forms
prefers
verb
preferring
verb
preferred
verb
Core family
Advanced or less common
preferential
adjective
preferentially
adverb
文法ポイント
- Irregular present participle: preferring Verb
- Irregular past: preferred Verb
表現
prefer not to
1/pɹɪfˈɚ nˈɑt tə/
fixed phrase
Choose not to do something
To politely say you do not want to do something.
例文
- I prefer not to talk about politics.
- He prefers not to drive at night.
would prefer (to)
1/wˈʊd pɹɪfˈɚ tə/
fixed phrase
Polite choice expression
A polite way to say what you want more in a particular situation.
例文
- I would prefer to sit by the window, please.
- She would prefer staying home tonight.