preferable
gb/pɹˈɛfɚəbəl/ us/pɹˈɛfɚəbəl/
B2
英语
~ 9600
义项
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adjective
formal
B2
property
1
more desirable or suitable
Better than something else, especially when you must choose between two or more things.
用法模式：
[something] is preferable to [something]
常见错误：
Learners often say *"preferable than"* instead of the correct phrase *"preferable to"* (e.g., "This method is preferable to the other one"). Another common mistake is confusing "preferable" with the verb "prefer" or the adjective "preferred": "preferable" compares options in general ("A is preferable to B"), while "preferred" usually shows someone's choice or habit ("My preferred method is A").
近义词
better (More common and less formal; can sound more direct and simple than "preferable".)
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more desirable (Highlights being wanted or liked more, without the slightly formal tone of "preferable".)
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more suitable (Focuses on being more appropriate for a specific purpose or situation.)
反义词
worse (Direct opposite, meaning less good or less desirable than something else.)
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less suitable (Opposite in terms of fitness or appropriateness for a purpose.)
搭配
preferable to
|preferable alternative
|preferable option
|generally preferable
|far preferable
主题
opinions
|decision-making
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例句
- For long journeys, the train is preferable to driving.
- A direct answer would be preferable to vague promises.
- In this climate, light clothing is preferable to heavy coats.
- If you can, it is preferable to apply online rather than in person.
- From a safety point of view, smaller group sizes are preferable.
学习者例句
- This plan is preferable to the old one.
- For me, studying in the morning is preferable to studying at night.
- It is preferable to book your tickets early.
- Walking is preferable to taking the bus for short trips.
语法
词典原形
preferable
IPA
GB/pɹˈɛfɚəbəl/
US/pɹˈɛfɚəbəl/
音节与重音
prefer - able （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (prefer)
词形变化
Adjective
- Base: preferable
词族
Core family
Advanced or less common
preferential
adjective
preferentially
adverb
相关表达
be preferable to
1/bˈi pɹˈɛfɚəbəl tə/
fixed phrase
formal
be more desirable than
To be better or more suitable than something else when you compare them.
例句
- For most students, taking the exam in the morning is preferable to taking it in the late afternoon.
- Using email is preferable to calling when you need a written record.
- Many people feel that working from home is preferable to commuting every day.
it is preferable to
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz pɹˈɛfɚəbəl tə/
fixed phrase
formal
it is better to do [something]
Used to say that one action is better or more suitable than another action.
例句
- In this situation, it is preferable to wait for official instructions before acting.
- When you are unsure, it is preferable to ask for help rather than guess.
- In formal writing, it is preferable to avoid slang words.