*pri·or·i·ty/praɪ`ɔrətɪ; praɪˈɒrɪti/ n 1 [C] the thing that you think is most important and should be dealt with first 优先处理的事情: Let's decide what our priorities are. 我们来决定一下哪些事项是要优先处理的。 2 be given/have/take priority to be considered most important and dealt with first 享有优先权，需优先处理: The course gives priority to improving spoken English. 这门课程把提高英语口语放在首位。 + over Your family should take priority over your job. 你的家人应比你的工作更受重视。