prec·e·dence
noun/ˈpresɪdəns/
/ˈpresɪdəns/
[uncountable]- precedence (over somebody/something) the condition of being more important than somebody else and therefore coming or being dealt with first
优先；优先权 - She had to learn that her wishes did not take precedence over other people's needs.
她必须懂得，自己的愿望不能先于别人的需要。 - The speakers came on to the platform in order of precedence (= the most important one first).
演讲人按级别鱼贯上台。 - Environmental concerns must be given precedence over commercial interest.
环境问题必须优先于商业利益。
Extra Examples- The needs of the patient take precedence over those of the student doctor.
先考虑病人的需要，再考虑实习医生的需要。 - You should give your schoolwork precedence.
你应该首先完成作业。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- historical
- have
- take
- give somebody/something
- …
- precedence over
- in order of precedence
- She had to learn that her wishes did not take precedence over other people's needs.