Definition of priority in English:

priority

nounPlural priorities prʌɪˈɒrɪtipraɪˈɔrədi

mass noun

1The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others.
优先考虑的事
the safety of the country takes priority over any other matter
国家安全占有最重要的地位。
Example sentencesExamples
- The well-being and saving the lives of the old folk must have priority if this deal has any validity.
- He set off the next day knowing that finding food must be his first priority, but his next meal was to come from an unexpected source.
- The priority given to low costs contributes to a consensus that service improvements are unlikely.
- The priority must be the care and safety of mums-to-be, their babies and their families.
- The biggest group in priority need were people with children, while those not in priority need were single men.
- The highest priority must go to measures that reduce the risk of immediate further attacks.
- In such cases the need to protect the public takes priority over the principle of proportionality.
- Financing the country's energy is an absolute necessity and takes priority over all things.
- These would be given priority treatment and less severe cases would be put on a waiting list.
- Track events take priority over field events but all athletes must report to the field event official at the time stated.
- As a newspaperman, there are some stories you hold onto and some you assign priority status.
- Giving loans from banks for agriculture purposes must be made easier and given priority.
- Mkhonta says cutting the number of pedestrian accidents must be given higher priority.
- We do develop the local into good quality players but there comes a time when work takes priority over the game.
- Clients can arrange a simple budget account through the centre to help them pay their priority debts.
- Currently not many are considered to be in priority need by local authorities.
- A degree of priority must logically be given to the funding of their primary home.
- Our priority must be to provide proper mental health services and support for this young age group.
- Experiments also must be second in priority to the accumulation of points.
- European Community law is potentially more powerful, since it takes priority over domestic law.
Synonyms
prime concern, first concern, most important consideration, most pressing matter, matter of greatest importance, primary issue
precedence, greater importance, preference, precedency, pre-eminence, first/highest place, predominance, primacy, the lead, weighting, weight
1. 1.1count noun A thing that is regarded as more important than others.
  优先考虑的事
  housework didn't figure high on her list of priorities
  她没有把家务活当作优先考虑的事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  People at the meeting said the two disagreed fundamentally on their priorities.
  A number of strategic priorities have been identified and acted upon since 1998.
  The move is an important shift in the government's public transport priorities.
  Decide on your priorities and they will define and create your opportunities.
  She said her priority areas in Bradford were communications and marketing.
  The priorities will form the basis for a State of the District debate next month.
  One of my priorities would be to have a direct railway link to the airport.
  He also said ministers had got their priorities wrong in terms of the level of spending on test setting.
  It has sound financial management and funding is allocated according to its priorities.
  With limited funds one can sympathise with those who have to decide on restoration priorities.
  You fall in love with a new person or idea, which changes your priorities for a while.
  You have a lot to do, a list of responsibilities but it is now time to make a list of priorities.
  We have to put ecological sanity and human rights at the top of our list of priorities.
  I began to see things from her point of view and realised I'd had my priorities the wrong way round.
  As ever, humour was high on their list of priorities with this collection of one-act plays.
  Tourism as a source of income is also high on the list of priorities in the strategy document.
  One of her first priorities is to look at new ways to use the hall and improve the service offered to visitors.
  In addition, the priorities of shareholders may be different from those of the directors.
  When it comes to service, it is the poor and the needy who take primacy in her priorities.
  Those plans have moved further down his list of priorities since the world began waking up to the band.
2. 1.2British The right to proceed before other traffic.
  优先通行权
  priority is given to traffic already on the roundabout
  环形路上的车辆优先通行。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It's actually possible to build traffic lights which give buses priority.
  This analysis has presented instances for which active bus priority may be justified.
  Do taxis in Skipton have priority over all traffic?
  The following two sections deal with bus lanes and traffic signal priority respectively.
  The city should give pedestrians and cyclists equal top priority, before motors and plan for this.
  Controversial plans to move queuing traffic and to give buses priority on a York road are being reconsidered.
  Cycle lanes and pedestrian access points will be given greater priority.
  The new traffic lights are intended to give priority to buses coming from Wroughton park and ride.
  Give the bus priority over other traffic by fitting a musical klaxon, like the emergency services.
  Zurich's trams also have priority over all forms of traffic at any time, even over pedestrians at crossings.
  Synonyms
  right of way

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting precedence in time or rank): from Old French priorite, from medieval Latin prioritas, from Latin prior 'former' (see prior¹).

Rhymes

authority, inferiority, juniority, majority, minority, seniority, sonority, sorority, superiority

Definition of priority in US English:

priority

nounprīˈôrədēpraɪˈɔrədi

1The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important.
优先，重点
the safety of the country takes priority over any other matter
国家安全占有最重要的地位。
Example sentencesExamples
- Clients can arrange a simple budget account through the centre to help them pay their priority debts.
- The highest priority must go to measures that reduce the risk of immediate further attacks.
- In such cases the need to protect the public takes priority over the principle of proportionality.
- The well-being and saving the lives of the old folk must have priority if this deal has any validity.
- Experiments also must be second in priority to the accumulation of points.
- Mkhonta says cutting the number of pedestrian accidents must be given higher priority.
- As a newspaperman, there are some stories you hold onto and some you assign priority status.
- He set off the next day knowing that finding food must be his first priority, but his next meal was to come from an unexpected source.
- Giving loans from banks for agriculture purposes must be made easier and given priority.
- Financing the country's energy is an absolute necessity and takes priority over all things.
- Track events take priority over field events but all athletes must report to the field event official at the time stated.
- A degree of priority must logically be given to the funding of their primary home.
- European Community law is potentially more powerful, since it takes priority over domestic law.
- We do develop the local into good quality players but there comes a time when work takes priority over the game.
- Currently not many are considered to be in priority need by local authorities.
- Our priority must be to provide proper mental health services and support for this young age group.
- The priority must be the care and safety of mums-to-be, their babies and their families.
- The priority given to low costs contributes to a consensus that service improvements are unlikely.
- The biggest group in priority need were people with children, while those not in priority need were single men.
- These would be given priority treatment and less severe cases would be put on a waiting list.
Synonyms
prime concern, first concern, most important consideration, most pressing matter, matter of greatest importance, primary issue
precedence, greater importance, preference, precedency, pre-eminence, first place, highest place, predominance, primacy, the lead, weighting, weight
1. 1.1 A thing that is regarded as more important than another.
  优先考虑的事
  housework didn't figure high on her list of priorities
  她没有把家务活当作优先考虑的事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  As ever, humour was high on their list of priorities with this collection of one-act plays.
  With limited funds one can sympathise with those who have to decide on restoration priorities.
  She said her priority areas in Bradford were communications and marketing.
  The priorities will form the basis for a State of the District debate next month.
  He also said ministers had got their priorities wrong in terms of the level of spending on test setting.
  Decide on your priorities and they will define and create your opportunities.
  A number of strategic priorities have been identified and acted upon since 1998.
  People at the meeting said the two disagreed fundamentally on their priorities.
  We have to put ecological sanity and human rights at the top of our list of priorities.
  I began to see things from her point of view and realised I'd had my priorities the wrong way round.
  One of her first priorities is to look at new ways to use the hall and improve the service offered to visitors.
  When it comes to service, it is the poor and the needy who take primacy in her priorities.
  You fall in love with a new person or idea, which changes your priorities for a while.
  It has sound financial management and funding is allocated according to its priorities.
  Those plans have moved further down his list of priorities since the world began waking up to the band.
  The move is an important shift in the government's public transport priorities.
  You have a lot to do, a list of responsibilities but it is now time to make a list of priorities.
  Tourism as a source of income is also high on the list of priorities in the strategy document.
  In addition, the priorities of shareholders may be different from those of the directors.
  One of my priorities would be to have a direct railway link to the airport.
2. 1.2British The right to take precedence or to proceed before others.
  优先通行权
  priority is given to those with press passes
  as modifier clear the left lane for priority traffic
  Example sentencesExamples
  The city should give pedestrians and cyclists equal top priority, before motors and plan for this.
  Zurich's trams also have priority over all forms of traffic at any time, even over pedestrians at crossings.
  Controversial plans to move queuing traffic and to give buses priority on a York road are being reconsidered.
  Do taxis in Skipton have priority over all traffic?
  The new traffic lights are intended to give priority to buses coming from Wroughton park and ride.
  Cycle lanes and pedestrian access points will be given greater priority.
  The following two sections deal with bus lanes and traffic signal priority respectively.
  This analysis has presented instances for which active bus priority may be justified.
  It's actually possible to build traffic lights which give buses priority.
  Give the bus priority over other traffic by fitting a musical klaxon, like the emergency services.
  Synonyms
  right of way

Origin

Late Middle English (denoting precedence in time or rank): from Old French priorite, from medieval Latin prioritas, from Latin prior ‘former’ (see prior).

词汇	priority
释义	Definition of priority in English: priority nounPlural priorities prʌɪˈɒrɪtipraɪˈɔrədi mass noun 1The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others. 优先考虑的事 the safety of the country takes priority over any other matter 国家安全占有最重要的地位。 Example sentencesExamples The well-being and saving the lives of the old folk must have priority if this deal has any validity. He set off the next day knowing that finding food must be his first priority, but his next meal was to come from an unexpected source. The priority given to low costs contributes to a consensus that service improvements are unlikely. The priority must be the care and safety of mums-to-be, their babies and their families. The biggest group in priority need were people with children, while those not in priority need were single men. The highest priority must go to measures that reduce the risk of immediate further attacks. In such cases the need to protect the public takes priority over the principle of proportionality. Financing the country's energy is an absolute necessity and takes priority over all things. These would be given priority treatment and less severe cases would be put on a waiting list. Track events take priority over field events but all athletes must report to the field event official at the time stated. As a newspaperman, there are some stories you hold onto and some you assign priority status. Giving loans from banks for agriculture purposes must be made easier and given priority. Mkhonta says cutting the number of pedestrian accidents must be given higher priority. We do develop the local into good quality players but there comes a time when work takes priority over the game. Clients can arrange a simple budget account through the centre to help them pay their priority debts. Currently not many are considered to be in priority need by local authorities. A degree of priority must logically be given to the funding of their primary home. Our priority must be to provide proper mental health services and support for this young age group. Experiments also must be second in priority to the accumulation of points. European Community law is potentially more powerful, since it takes priority over domestic law. Synonyms prime concern, first concern, most important consideration, most pressing matter, matter of greatest importance, primary issue precedence, greater importance, preference, precedency, pre-eminence, first/highest place, predominance, primacy, the lead, weighting, weight 1.1count noun A thing that is regarded as more important than others. 优先考虑的事 housework didn't figure high on her list of priorities 她没有把家务活当作优先考虑的事。 Example sentencesExamples People at the meeting said the two disagreed fundamentally on their priorities. A number of strategic priorities have been identified and acted upon since 1998. The move is an important shift in the government's public transport priorities. Decide on your priorities and they will define and create your opportunities. She said her priority areas in Bradford were communications and marketing. The priorities will form the basis for a State of the District debate next month. One of my priorities would be to have a direct railway link to the airport. He also said ministers had got their priorities wrong in terms of the level of spending on test setting. It has sound financial management and funding is allocated according to its priorities. With limited funds one can sympathise with those who have to decide on restoration priorities. You fall in love with a new person or idea, which changes your priorities for a while. You have a lot to do, a list of responsibilities but it is now time to make a list of priorities. We have to put ecological sanity and human rights at the top of our list of priorities. I began to see things from her point of view and realised I'd had my priorities the wrong way round. As ever, humour was high on their list of priorities with this collection of one-act plays. Tourism as a source of income is also high on the list of priorities in the strategy document. One of her first priorities is to look at new ways to use the hall and improve the service offered to visitors. In addition, the priorities of shareholders may be different from those of the directors. When it comes to service, it is the poor and the needy who take primacy in her priorities. Those plans have moved further down his list of priorities since the world began waking up to the band. 1.2British The right to proceed before other traffic. 优先通行权 priority is given to traffic already on the roundabout 环形路上的车辆优先通行。 Example sentencesExamples It's actually possible to build traffic lights which give buses priority. This analysis has presented instances for which active bus priority may be justified. Do taxis in Skipton have priority over all traffic? The following two sections deal with bus lanes and traffic signal priority respectively. The city should give pedestrians and cyclists equal top priority, before motors and plan for this. Controversial plans to move queuing traffic and to give buses priority on a York road are being reconsidered. Cycle lanes and pedestrian access points will be given greater priority. The new traffic lights are intended to give priority to buses coming from Wroughton park and ride. Give the bus priority over other traffic by fitting a musical klaxon, like the emergency services. Zurich's trams also have priority over all forms of traffic at any time, even over pedestrians at crossings. Synonyms right of way Origin Late Middle English (denoting precedence in time or rank): from Old French priorite, from medieval Latin prioritas, from Latin prior 'former' (see prior¹). Rhymes authority, inferiority, juniority, majority, minority, seniority, sonority, sorority, superiority Definition of priority in US English: priority nounprīˈôrədēpraɪˈɔrədi 1The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important. 优先，重点 the safety of the country takes priority over any other matter 国家安全占有最重要的地位。 Example sentencesExamples Clients can arrange a simple budget account through the centre to help them pay their priority debts. The highest priority must go to measures that reduce the risk of immediate further attacks. In such cases the need to protect the public takes priority over the principle of proportionality. The well-being and saving the lives of the old folk must have priority if this deal has any validity. Experiments also must be second in priority to the accumulation of points. Mkhonta says cutting the number of pedestrian accidents must be given higher priority. As a newspaperman, there are some stories you hold onto and some you assign priority status. He set off the next day knowing that finding food must be his first priority, but his next meal was to come from an unexpected source. Giving loans from banks for agriculture purposes must be made easier and given priority. Financing the country's energy is an absolute necessity and takes priority over all things. Track events take priority over field events but all athletes must report to the field event official at the time stated. A degree of priority must logically be given to the funding of their primary home. European Community law is potentially more powerful, since it takes priority over domestic law. We do develop the local into good quality players but there comes a time when work takes priority over the game. Currently not many are considered to be in priority need by local authorities. Our priority must be to provide proper mental health services and support for this young age group. The priority must be the care and safety of mums-to-be, their babies and their families. The priority given to low costs contributes to a consensus that service improvements are unlikely. The biggest group in priority need were people with children, while those not in priority need were single men. These would be given priority treatment and less severe cases would be put on a waiting list. Synonyms prime concern, first concern, most important consideration, most pressing matter, matter of greatest importance, primary issue precedence, greater importance, preference, precedency, pre-eminence, first place, highest place, predominance, primacy, the lead, weighting, weight 1.1 A thing that is regarded as more important than another. 优先考虑的事 housework didn't figure high on her list of priorities 她没有把家务活当作优先考虑的事。 Example sentencesExamples As ever, humour was high on their list of priorities with this collection of one-act plays. With limited funds one can sympathise with those who have to decide on restoration priorities. She said her priority areas in Bradford were communications and marketing. The priorities will form the basis for a State of the District debate next month. He also said ministers had got their priorities wrong in terms of the level of spending on test setting. Decide on your priorities and they will define and create your opportunities. A number of strategic priorities have been identified and acted upon since 1998. People at the meeting said the two disagreed fundamentally on their priorities. We have to put ecological sanity and human rights at the top of our list of priorities. I began to see things from her point of view and realised I'd had my priorities the wrong way round. One of her first priorities is to look at new ways to use the hall and improve the service offered to visitors. When it comes to service, it is the poor and the needy who take primacy in her priorities. You fall in love with a new person or idea, which changes your priorities for a while. It has sound financial management and funding is allocated according to its priorities. Those plans have moved further down his list of priorities since the world began waking up to the band. The move is an important shift in the government's public transport priorities. You have a lot to do, a list of responsibilities but it is now time to make a list of priorities. Tourism as a source of income is also high on the list of priorities in the strategy document. In addition, the priorities of shareholders may be different from those of the directors. One of my priorities would be to have a direct railway link to the airport. 1.2British The right to take precedence or to proceed before others. 优先通行权 priority is given to those with press passes as modifier clear the left lane for priority traffic Example sentencesExamples The city should give pedestrians and cyclists equal top priority, before motors and plan for this. Zurich's trams also have priority over all forms of traffic at any time, even over pedestrians at crossings. Controversial plans to move queuing traffic and to give buses priority on a York road are being reconsidered. Do taxis in Skipton have priority over all traffic? The new traffic lights are intended to give priority to buses coming from Wroughton park and ride. Cycle lanes and pedestrian access points will be given greater priority. The following two sections deal with bus lanes and traffic signal priority respectively. This analysis has presented instances for which active bus priority may be justified. It's actually possible to build traffic lights which give buses priority. Give the bus priority over other traffic by fitting a musical klaxon, like the emergency services. Synonyms right of way Origin Late Middle English (denoting precedence in time or rank): from Old French priorite, from medieval Latin prioritas, from Latin prior ‘former’ (see prior).
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