1.(liking)喜好；偏爱；偏好
We're designing a product to match consumer preference.我们正在设计一种符合消费者偏好的产品。
We know their tastes and preferences.我们了解他们的口味和喜好。
2.sb's preference
(preferred thing or person)某人的偏爱
The Prime Minister said his preference was for the private sector to conduct the rollout.首相说他更希望由私营部门来做这次公开展示。
That's my preference.那是我的偏爱之物。
3.【律】+of claim优先偿还权
4.【律】(right to payment)+of dividend, share优先权
5.【商】(to country)(对某国进口关税的)优惠, 优待