priority /praɪˈorəti/ noun plural priorities
plural priorities
Learner's definition of PRIORITY
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[count] : something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first首要事项；优先考虑的事 -
Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president.重组销售人员将是新总裁要处理的首要事项。
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Getting the work done on time is a priority for me.按时完成工作是我的当务之急。
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Exercising is not very high on her list of priorities. [=it's not among the things she thinks are important]锻炼身体并不是她优先考虑的事情。
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priorities [plural] US : the things that someone cares about and thinks are important重要的事 -
He has terrible priorities. [=he doesn't care about the things that are truly important]他分不清轻重缓急。
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You need to get your priorities straight and go back to school. [=you need to realize that going back to school is the most important thing for you to do]你要知道现在最重要的事就是回到学校。
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She decided to go to the party instead of studying? Where are her priorities?她决定去参加聚会而不是学习？她哪有主次啊？
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[noncount] : the condition of being more important than something or someone else and therefore coming or being dealt with first优先；优先权 -
These problems are important and should be given priority (over others). [=they should be dealt with first]这些问题很重要，应该优先处理。
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I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.我知道你想买一套新的立体声音响系统，但目前必须把攒钱上大学放在第一位。
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Health concerns should have priority over comfort. [=health concerns are more important than comfort]关注健康应该比舒适更加重要。