音标
英[prɪˈfɜː(r)]   美 [prɪˈfɜːr]

翻译
v.
更喜欢;较喜欢;喜欢…多于…

例句

I have this theory that most people prefer being at work to being at home. 

依我看，多数人喜欢工作而不愿待在家里。

Personally speaking, I've always preferred Italian food. 

就我个人来讲，我总是偏爱意大利菜。

I'd prefer to reserve judgement until I know all the facts. 

在了解全部事实之前我不想发表意见。