14.preference and indifference
偏爱和不在乎
1)typical expressions
经典英语句型
i prefer to go with my parents.
我更愿意和我的父母一起去。
i perfer staying at home and watching tv.
我更愿意呆在家中看电视。
i like black shoes better.
我偏爱黑鞋子。
i like skating more than swimming.
与游泳相比，我更喜欢滑冰。
i'm rather more interested in opera.
我对戏剧更感兴趣。
do you like tea better than coffee?
你是要茶还是要咖啡？
which is better to you,the bigger one or the smaller one?
你更喜欢哪一个，大的还是小的。
which one do you prefer?
你更喜欢哪一个？
would you prefer to stay at home and look after the cats?
你宁愿呆在家里照看猫吗？
would you like to go on foot?
你愿意步行去吗？
which one would you choose?
你会选择哪一个？
do you care for a cup of tea before you leave?
喝杯茶再走吧？
which one do you like the best,the older one or the younger one?
哪一个你最喜欢，大的还是小的？
which appeals to you more:going shopping or playing cards?
逛街和玩牌，那一个更有吸引力？
i don't care.
我不在意。
i don't mind.
我无所谓。
either.
随便哪一个都行。
my favorite is western food.
我最喜欢吃西餐。
it's up to you.
由你决定。
this one is better for me.
对我来说这人更好。
i have no idea.
我没主意。
i have strong intention to living in the countryside.
我特别喜欢住在乡下。
dialogue 1
英语对话1
a:which do you prefer,tea or coffee?
你喜欢喝茶还是喝咖啡？
b:i don't mind.it's up to you.
我随便。由你决定。
dialogue 2
英语对话2
a:would you prefer to go with us or stay at home looking at the cats?
你是宁愿和我们一起去还是呆在家里照看猫。
b:i would prefer to stay at home and play with my cats.
我愿意呆在家里和我的猫玩。
dialogue 3
英语对话3
a:which one appeals to you more,playing pingpang or basketball?
打乒乓球和打篮球，哪一个对你更有吸引力？
b:if you ask me,i would like to say,basketball is better.
如果你问我，我会说篮球更好一些。