precedency

[pri'si:dənsi]

n. 领先, 优越性
=precedence

例句与用法：

An authoritative rating that establishes such precedence.

建立这种居先地位的有权威的分级

The elder son has precedence over the younger one.

长子较之非长子享有优先权。

The longest-serving officer always takes precedence.

任职时间最长的官员事事优先。

The needs of the community must take precedence over (ie must be met before) individual requirements.

公众的利益高於个人的利益。

词形变化：

异体字: precedency |

详细释义：

n.

1. 领先; 优越

2. 上席