precedence
/ˈpresɪdəns/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5807 in the learning path
优先地位；优先权
Definitions
n. Greater importance that gives someone or something priority over others.
优先地位；优先权
Example
At home, homework takes precedence over video games.
在家里，做作业优先于玩电子游戏。
Public safety should take precedence over commercial interests when governments develop regulations for new transport technologies.
政府为新的交通技术制定法规时，应将公共安全置于商业利益之上。
Collocations
- take precedence over
- give precedence to
- have precedence over
Synonyms
- priority
Usage tip
常用take precedence over，表示优先于。
FAQ
- What does precedence mean?
- Greater importance that gives someone or something priority over others.
- How is precedence pronounced?
- UK /ˈpresɪdəns/, US /ˈpresɪdəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
