preferences

choice, alternative, preference, option, selection, election

这些名词均含有“选择”之意。
choice: 侧重指自由选择的权利或特权。
alternative: 指在相互排斥的两者之间作严格的选择，也可指在两者以上中进行选择。
preference: 侧重因偏见、爱好或判断等而进行选择。
option: 着重特别给予的选择权，所选物常常相互排斥。
selection: 指作广泛的选择，着重选择者的识别力或鉴赏力。
election: 强调目的和达到目的判断能力。

名词 preference:

1. a strong liking
   同义词：preference, penchant, predilection, taste
2. a predisposition in favor of something
   同义词：predilection, preference, orientation
3. the right or chance to choose
   同义词：preference, druthers
4. grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
   同义词：preference

1. I don't know your preferences, so please help yourself.
   我不知道你喜欢吃什么，请你自便吧。
2. We've granted that country special trade preferences.
   我们给了那个国家特殊的贸易优惠。
3. In considering people for jobs, we give preference to those with some experience.
   对于求职者，我们优先考虑有一定经验的人。