词典释义：
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You think I've lost my perspective? No, I just think eight years is preferable to life.
你认为我丧失判断能力了吗？我只是觉得八年比终身监禁要好。
《The Good Wife Season 5》《傲骨贤妻 第五季》
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You know, many soldiers would find this preferable to death, the opportunity to continue serving their country.
许多士兵都会认为执行这任务比死了要好，因为有机会继续为国家效力。
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双语例句
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This option is preferable to any other.
这个选择比其他任何一个都好。
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It would be preferable to employ two people, not one.
雇请两个人比雇请一个更好。
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Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.
什么都比家里的紧张气氛好。
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Prevention of a problem is always preferable to trying to cure it.
防止出现问题总是比试图解决问题更可取。
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He finds country life infinitely preferable to living in the city.
他觉得乡村生活比都市生活称心得多。