prior

1. Countable(可数名词)

   a person in charge of a priory or the second-in-command of an abbey.

   小修道院院长；修道院副院长

time(时间)

1. C1Before noun(前置形容词)formal(正式)

   existing or occurring before something else in time or order.

   在前的；较早的；先前的

   • This position requires no prior experience in the field.

     这个职位不需要该领域的先前经验。

   • They declined our invitation due to a prior commitment.

     由于先前的承诺，他们拒绝了我们的邀请。

   • Please submit your written feedback prior to the meeting.

     请在会议之前提交您的书面反馈。

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importance(重要性)

1. Before noun(前置形容词)formal(正式)

   having higher importance or precedence.

   更重要的；优先的

   • This matter requires prior attention.

     此事需要优先关注。

   • We have a prior right of way for safety considerations.

     基于安全考量，我们拥有优先通行权。

   • The government should give prior consideration to the health of vulnerable populations.

     政府应该优先考虑弱势群体的健康。