prior

中文意思

• adj. 先前的
• adj. 优先的
• n. 修道院副院长

英文释义

• n. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

词形变化

复数

priors

例句

1. adj. 先前的

   I cannot attend the meeting tomorrow because I have a prior engagement.

   我明天不能参加会议，因为我已经有约在先了。

2. adj. 优先的

   Emergency vehicles have a prior right of way on the road.

   急救车辆在道路上享有优先通行权。

3. n. 修道院副院长

   The prior welcomed the visitors and showed them around the ancient monastery.

   修道院副院长欢迎了来访者，并带他们参观了这座古老的修道院。