precedence
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Definitions
n.
The condition of being more important or coming before others in order or priority.
优先，优先权；先后次序
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprecedestem
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ncesuffix
=precedence
Common Collocations
- 1.take precedence over优先于……
- 2.give precedence to给予……优先权
- 3.order of precedence优先顺序
- 4.in order of precedence按优先顺序
Example Sentences
- 1.
Safety must always take precedence over speed in any workplace.
- 2.
In formal ceremonies, senior officials are given precedence over junior ones.
- 3.
She felt her career had taken precedence over her personal life for too long.