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prior

UK //ˈpraɪə(r)//US //ˈpraɪər//

词源

源自拉丁语 'prior',意为“更早的”或“更重要的”,与 'primus'(第一)同源。

adjective

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。)

同义词:previous, earlier, former, preceding, antecedent

noun

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。)

同义词:abbot, superior, monastic leader, religious head

常见短语

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。)