precedence
柯林斯词典
1. N-UNCOUNT If one thing takes precedence over another, it is regarded as more important than the other thing. 优先性
Have as much fun as possible at college, but don't let it take precedence over work. 在大学里尽情地玩，但别让玩乐优先于学习。
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precedence /ˈprɛsɪdəns/
剑桥词典
- the condition of being dealt with before other things or of being considered more important than other things
（时间、顺序、重要程度等的）居前，领先
Precedence must be given to the injured in the evacuation plans . 在疏散计划中应优先考虑伤者。
Business people often think that fluency and communication take precedence over grammar when speaking . 商界人士常认为说话时流利程度和表达能力比语法重要。
formal
the order of importance given to people in particular societies , groups , or organizations
地位先后，级别高低
The order of precedence for titled nobility in Britain is duke , marquis , earl , viscount , baron . 在英国有爵位的贵族级别依次为公爵、侯爵、伯爵、子爵和男爵。 返回 precedence