If one thing takes precedence over another, it is regarded as more important than the other thing.
例句
Have as much fun as possible at college, but don't let it take precedence over work...在大学要尽情娱乐,但不要把它看得比学习还重要。As the King's representative he took precedence over everyone else on the island.作为国王的代表,他比岛上其他任何人的地位都要高。
英汉词典释义
n.
优先;领先于…的权利;优先权
The guests were seated strictly in order of precedence.客人严格按照地位高低就座。The French kings claimed precedence over those of Spain.法国国王提出比西班牙国王享有优先权。
英英词典释义
Noun
1. status established in order of importance or urgency;
"...its precedence as the world's leading manufacturer of pharmaceuticals""national independence takes priority over class struggle"
2. preceding in time
3. the act of preceding in time or order or rank (as in a ceremony)