Prior

(a) (only before noun)

1. happening or existing before sth else or before a particular time 先前的；较早的；在前的

e.g. Although not essential, some prior knowledge of statistics is desirable.

统计学的知识虽非必要，但最好是学过一点。

e.g. This informaiton must not be disclosed without prior written consent.

未事先征得书面许可，此消息不得泄露。

e.g. Visits are by prior arrangement.

参观需要事先安排。

e.g. Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal.

需要用晚餐者，请预先通知我们。

e.g. She will be unable to attend because of a prior engagement.

因事先有别的安排，她将不能出席。

2. already existing and therefore more important 优先的；占先的；较重要的

e.g. They have a prior claim to the property.

他们有权优先获得该处房产。

3. prior to (formal) before sth 在前面的

e.g. during the week prior to the meeting

在开会前的一周

(n)

(feminine prioress)

1. a person who is in charge of a group of monks or nuns living in a priory （小隐修院）院长

2. (in an abbey) a person next in rank below an abbot or abbess （隐修院）会长，副院长

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