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British pronunciation/pɹˈa‍ɪɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈpɹaɪɝ/

"prior"的定义和意义

01

先前的, 之前的

happening or existing before something else
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They discussed the prior agreements before finalizing the contract.
他们在最终确定合同之前讨论了先前的协议。
He had a prior engagement and could n't attend the meeting.
他有先前的约会,无法参加会议。
02

之前的, 以往的

existed or occurred earlier in time
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In prior years, the festival was much smaller, but it has grown significantly.
在之前的几年里,节日规模小得多,但它显著增长。
The team reviewed the prior year's performance to identify areas for improvement.
团队回顾了之前年的表现,以识别改进的领域。
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优先的, 在先的

more important or urgent than something else, often due to being first in time or order
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They have a prior claim to the property, as their agreement was signed before anyone else ’s.
他们对该财产拥有优先的权益,因为他们的协议在其他人之前签署。
Her prior rights to the land must be considered before any new development can take place.
在任何新开发开始之前,必须考虑她对土地的优先权。
Prior
01

院长, 院首

the head or leader of a religious order or community
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The prior was responsible for managing the day-to-day affairs of the abbey, just below the authority of the abbot.
院长负责管理修道院的日常事务,低于院长的权威。
After the abbot retired, the prior temporarily took over leadership of the monastery.
在方丈退休后,院长暂时接管了修道院的领导。
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优先修士, 副院长

the second-in-command in a monastery, ranking just below the abbot
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The prior oversaw daily operations of the monastery while the abbot focused on spiritual leadership.
优先修士负责修道院的日常运营,而院长则专注于精神领导。
After the abbot fell ill, the prior took on more administrative duties within the monastery.
在住持生病后,优先修士、副院长在修道院承担了更多的管理职责。
02

前科, 犯罪记录

a previous arrest or conviction for a crime, indicating a history of legal offenses on someone's criminal record
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The judge took into account his priors when determining the sentence for the recent crime.
法官在决定近期犯罪的判刑时考虑了他的前科。
Because of his priors, he faced harsher penalties than a first-time offender would.
由于他有前科,他面临的惩罚比一个初犯要严厉。
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