n. the head of a religious order; in an abbey the prior is next below the abbot
a. 更重要的, 较早的, 在先的
n. 小隐修院院长, 大隐修院副院长
1. I have a prior engagement, so I can't attend the meeting.
我有一个先前的约会，所以我不能参加会议。
2. She was given priority because of her prior experience in the field.
她因为在该领域的先前经验而获得优先权。
3. Please let me know if you have any prior commitments this weekend.
请告诉我这个周末你是否有任何先前的安排。