transcription, транскрипция: [ prefrəb(ə)l ]
If you say that one thing is preferable to another, you mean that it is more desirable or suitable.
A big earthquake a long way off is preferable to a smaller one nearby...
The hazards of the theatre seemed preferable to joining the family paint business...
ADJ : usu v-link ADJ , usu ADJ to n / -ing , it v-link ADJ to-inf / that
• pref‧er‧ably
Do something creative or take exercise, preferably in the fresh air.
ADV : usu ADV with cl / group