다른 것보다 어느 하나를 더 좋아하거나 선택하다.
To like one thing or person better than another; to choose one option over others.
예문:
"I prefer traveling by train because it allows me to see the countryside."
"Would you prefer to eat inside or on the terrace?"
"Most people prefer working from home to commuting long distances."
진술이나 고발, 소송 등을 공식적으로 제기하거나 제출하다.
To submit a formal charge, claim, or piece of information for consideration by a court or authority.
예문:
"The district attorney chose to prefer charges of grand larceny against the suspect."
"Citizens may prefer a petition against the new zoning laws to the city council."
누군가를 높은 지위나 관직으로 승진시키거나 발탁하다.
To promote or advance someone to a higher or more prestigious position or office.
예문:
"The king preferred his most loyal advisor to the rank of earl."
"She was preferred to the head of the academy due to her scholarly achievements."
채권자 등에게 법적인 우선권을 부여하거나 우선적으로 변제하다.
To give priority or legal preference to a creditor or a debt in a settlement.
예문:
"The liquidator cannot prefer one unsecured creditor over another during bankruptcy."
"The agreement was structured to prefer the interests of the primary investors."