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. 優先性
Have as much fun as possible at college, but don't let it take precedence over work. 在大學裡盡情地玩，但別讓玩樂優先於學習。
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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
（時間、順序、重要程度等的）居前，領先
Precedence must be given to the injured in the evacuation plans . 在疏散計劃中應優先考慮傷者。
Business people often think that fluency and communication take precedence over grammar when speaking . 商界人士常認爲說話時流利程度和表達能力比語法重要。
formal
the order of importance given to people in particular societies , groups , or organizations
地位先後，級別高低
The order of precedence for titled nobility in Britain is duke , marquis , earl , viscount , baron . 在英國有爵位的貴族級別依次爲公爵、侯爵、伯爵、子爵和男爵。 返回 precedence