
好词典
源自拉丁语 'prior',意为“更早的”或“更重要的”,与 'primus'(第一)同源。
❶ 指在时间、顺序或重要性上更早或更优先的,强调某事物发生在另一事物之前或具有更高的地位。
“You need to complete the prior task before starting the next one.”
(你需要先完成前一项任务,才能开始下一项。)
“She had no prior experience in teaching.”
(她之前没有任何教学经验。)
❶ 指修道院的院长或副院长,通常用于基督教修道院的头衔中。
“The prior of the monastery welcomed the visitors warmly.”
(修道院的院长热情地欢迎了来访者。)
“He was appointed as the new prior last year.”
(他去年被任命为新任院长。)
prior to — 表示在某事发生之前,通常用于正式或书面语境中。
“Prior to the meeting, please review the agenda.”
(在会议之前,请先查看议程。)