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。
Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.
什么都比家里的紧张气氛好。
This option is preferable to any other.
这个选择比其他任何一个都好。
A big earthquake a long way off is preferable to a smaller one nearby
远处发生大地震总比在附近发生小地震好。
The hazards of the theatre seemed preferable to joining the family paint business
经营剧院的风险似乎比加入家族涂料产业的风险要小一些。