n. 偏爱,优先权,偏爱的事物,（债权人）受优先偿还的权利
preference可以用作名词
在preference引起的同位语从句中,谓语动词要用动词原形或should+动词原形。
preference用作名词的用法例句
She has a preference for blue.她特别喜欢蓝色。
It's entirely a matter of preference.这完全是个见仁见智的问题。
A polar bear has a preference for cold weather.北极熊喜欢寒冷的天气。
1、The Pentagon will give preference to companies which do business electronically.
美国国防部将会优先考虑那些能够进行电子商务的公司。
2、He has demonstrated a strong preference for being shod in running shoes.
他给人的感觉是特别偏爱穿跑步鞋。
3、He let his preference be known to the press.
他向记者公开了他的偏好。