priority
/praɪˈɒrəti/ · /praɪˈɔːrəti/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #3733 in the learning path
优先事项；首要任务
Definitions
n. something considered more important than other things
优先事项；首要任务
n. the right to receive attention or action before others
优先权；优先地位
Example
Finding a warm home is our main priority now.
找到一个温暖的家是我们现在的首要任务。
Governments should give priority to preventive healthcare rather than focus exclusively on treating existing illnesses.
政府应优先重视预防性医疗，而不是只关注治疗已有疾病。
Collocations
- top priority
- give priority to
- take priority over
- set priorities
Word family
- prior (adj.)
- prioritise (v.)
- prioritisation (n.)
Synonyms
- precedence
Usage tip
give priority to后接优先考虑的事物。
FAQ
- What does priority mean?
- something considered more important than other things the right to receive attention or action before others
- How is priority pronounced?
- UK /praɪˈɒrəti/, US /praɪˈɔːrəti/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
