n.

1. 更加的喜愛，偏愛[U][C][（+for）]
   A window seat is my preference.

   我喜歡靠窗的座位。

   We dress simply by preference.

   我們僅憑個人偏愛選擇穿著。

2. 偏愛的事物（或人）[C]
   Which is your preference, tea or coffee?

   你喜歡喝哪一樣，茶還是咖啡？

3. 偏袒[U][（+for）]
   Parents should not show preference for any one of their children.

   父母不應流露出對任何一個孩子的偏心。

4. 優先（權）；優惠權[U][C]
   We give preference to applicants with some experience.

   我們優先錄用有經驗的申請人。

n.

1. a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
   ▸a thing preferred.
   ▸favour shown to one person over another or others.
2. Law  a prior right, especially in connection with the payment of debts.