prior
UK [praɪər] US [praɪr] adjective [before noun]
EARLIER 早些的
IMPROVER slightly formal
■existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time 在先的，在前的；居先的•The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish.这门课不要求先前学过西班牙语。 •They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time).因为事先另有约会，他们只好拒绝了吃饭的邀请。 prior to sth
■before a particular time or event 在…之前•the weeks prior to her death她死之前的几个星期
UK [praɪər] US [praɪr] adjective [before noun]
MORE IMPORTANT 更重要的 formal
■more important 更重要的；优先的•Mothers with young children have a prior claim on funds.抚育幼儿的母亲拥有优先获得补助的权利。
UK [praɪər] US [praɪr] noun countable
■a man who is in charge of a priory or who is second in charge of an abbey 小修道院长；修道院副院长 |