Of course, when a formal stable record is preferred, writing should be an appropriate mode.

当然，如果需要形成正式且持久的记录，书面形式则比较合适。

For instance, in most legal systems, while an oral contract is legally binding, a written contract is preferred.

比如，在很多法律体系中，虽然口头约定是有法律约束力的，但是人们还是倾向才用书面约定。

A quick look at market capitalisations is all it takes to discern which strategy is preferred by investors.

只需快速浏览一下市值，就能辨别出投资者更喜欢哪种策略。

According to tradition, the chancellor is allowed to drink alcohol during the speech, though these days water is preferred.

按传统，演讲期间财长可以饮酒，但是近年来酒往往被水取代。

Back bacon is preferred in the UK.

在英国，培根是首选。

Previous education experience in a leadership position is often preferred.

具有担任领导职位的教育经验通常会受到优先考虑。

Prior experience with research methods and data analysis is preferred but not required.

优先考虑研究方法和数据分析方面的经验， 但不是必需的。

But to make the finest ports, like vintages, the traditional method is still preferred.

但要酿造最好的波特酒，比如年份酒，传统方法仍然是首选。

This is opposite to the think out loud communication style that is preferred by extroverts.

这与外向者喜欢的大声思考的沟通方式相反。

In Virginia and Maryland, the cultivation of tobacco is preferred, as most profitable, to that of corn.

在弗吉尼亚和马里兰，种植烟草比种植玉米更有利可图。

For these reasons, a shot in the arm is preferred simply because the upper arm is easily accessible.

由于这些原因， 手臂中弹是首选， 因为上臂很容易接触到。

For Igari makeup, a natural soft brow is preferred, so I am using a powder, also straightening a bit for a more youthful image.

对于 Igari 妆容，自然柔和的眉毛比较受欢迎，所以我用的是眉粉，把眉毛稍微画直一点，显得更年轻些。

A quick look at market capitalisations is all it takes to discern which strategy is preferred by investors (see chart).

只需快速查看市值即可辨别投资者更喜欢哪种策略（见图表）。

Also, brain imaging (MRI is preferred) can identify potential structural abnormalities, and blood tests can be done to look for underlying metabolic or genetic disorders.

此外，大脑成像（最好是MRI）可以确定潜在的结构异常，验血可以寻找潜在的代谢或遗传疾病。

I think it's important to know that the preferred method of accessing EMS is by dialing 911 with the cell phone, and talking to them or calling them.

我认为重要的是要知道获取紧急医疗服务的首选方法是用手机拨打 911，与他们交谈或打电话给他们。

Face A is preferred by women who are ovulating, and the story about why is complicated and will take us beyond the scope of this class.

A 面是排卵期女性的首选，其原因很复杂， 超出了本课程的范围。

The reason this is a challenge is in many workplaces, particularly in the United States, an extroverted communication style is preferred, and it may even be expected.

这是一个挑战， 因为在许多工作场所，特别是在美国， 人们更倾向于采用外向的沟通方式，甚至可能期待采用这种沟通方式。

But this has been effected through sexual selection, that is, by the more beautiful males having been continually preferred by the females, and not for the delight of man.

但这是通过性选择实现的， 也就是说， 更漂亮的雄性一直受到雌性的青睐， 而不是为了取悦男人。

In seeking for employment to a capital, manufactures are, upon equal or nearly equal profits, naturally preferred to foreign commerce, for the same reason that agriculture is naturally preferred to manufactures.

在为资本寻找就业机会时，制造业在利润相等或几乎相等的情况下，自然会比对外贸易更受欢迎，这与农业自然比制造业更受欢迎的原因相同。