| 单词 | prior |
| 例句 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔-enriched〕It is important to enrich the soil prior to planting.在种植前给土壤增肥很重要。柯林斯高阶〔BEFORE〕I spoke with Sarah prior to the meeting. 我在开会前和萨拉说过话。朗文写作活用〔BEFORE〕The airline says that some flights may be cancelled without prior warning. 这家航空公司说部分航班有可能不经预先通知就被取消。朗文写作活用〔BEFORE〕The doctor should have told you about the possible side effects prior to starting you on the medication. 医生在进行治疗前，应先告诉你这种药物可能会带来的副作用。朗文写作活用〔BEFORE〕The phone company is required to give you prior notice before disconnecting your service. 电话公司在停止提供服务之前按规定应该事先通知你。朗文写作活用〔BEFORE〕The tenant must get the prior consent of the landlord before doing any redecorating in the flat. 房客在重新装修住房前必须事先征得房东的同意。朗文写作活用〔BUSY/NOT BUSY〕I'll just check her diary, she may have a prior engagement. 我这就去看一下她的工作日程，她也许已有了安排。朗文写作活用〔CAN/CAN'T〕The doctor cannot see you without a prior appointment. 没有预约医生就不能给你看病。朗文写作活用〔COMPARE〕It is interesting to contrast life in Spain now with what it was like prior to 1975. 将西班牙现在的生活与1975年之前的对照很有意思。朗文写作活用〔COMPLETE/NOT COMPLETE〕A complete safety check was performed on the aircraft prior to takeoff. 飞机起飞前作了彻底的安全检查。朗文写作活用〔EXAMINE〕Prior to the study all test subjects were given physical examinations. 研究开始之前，所有实验对象都接受了体检。朗文写作活用〔REJECT〕Mr Casey regrets that he will have to decline your kind invitation owing to a prior engagement. 凯西先生已有约在先，他很遗憾不得不谢绝您热心的邀请。朗文写作活用〔a priori〕In the absence of such evidence, there is no a priori hypothesis to work with.没有此类证据，就没有可以推理的前提。柯林斯高阶〔a priori〕In the absence of such evidence, there is no a priori hypothesis to work with.缺乏这样的证据, 就没有可以推理的前提。外研社新世纪〔a priori〕One assumes, a priori, that a parent would be better at dealing with problems.人们总是想当然地认为当了父母的人更善于处理问题。外研社新世纪〔a priori〕One assumes, a priori, that a parent would be better at dealing with problems.人们总是想当然地认为父母更善于处理问题。柯林斯高阶〔a priori〕There's no a priori reason to think your expenses will remain the same in a new city.不能想当然地认为你的开销在一个新城市会维持不变。韦氏高阶〔abortion〕Cessation of normal growth, especially of an organ or other body part, prior to full development or maturation.败育：中止正常成长，尤其是在一器官或身体其他部分完全发育或成熟以前美国传统〔advantageous〕It may be advantageous for new workers to receive prior training.新工人接受先期培训可能是有益的。麦克米伦高阶〔ancillary〕Prior to 1980, studies were ancillary to other research objectives.1980年前, 研究探讨只是其他研究目标的补充。外研社新世纪〔approval〕All development requires the prior approval of the planning authority.所有的开发都必须事先得到规划当局的批准。牛津搭配〔arrangement〕A tour of the library is available by prior arrangement.参观图书馆需要预约。牛津搭配〔arrangement〕Pets are permitted at the resort by prior arrangement .事先说好可以将宠物带进度假酒店。朗文当代〔arrangement〕The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement.这些洞穴只接受预约参观。外研社新世纪〔arrangement〕The caves can be visited only by prior arrangement.这些洞穴只接受预约参观。柯林斯高阶〔arrangement〕You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank.你事先和银行商妥，就可以在这里兑现支票。牛津高阶〔authorization〕You will need prior authorization from your bank.你需要事先得到你的开户银行的许可。牛津搭配〔card〕A wire-toothed brush or a machine fitted with rows of wire teeth, used to disentangle fibers, as of wool, prior to spinning.梳理机：一种钢丝齿的刷子或装有数排钢丝齿的机器，在纺纱前用于理清纤维，如羊毛纤维美国传统〔claim〕She had a prior claim on his affections.她有权优先得到他的疼爱。牛津搭配〔coitus interruptus〕Sexual intercourse deliberately interrupted by withdrawal of the penis from the vagina prior to ejaculation.性交中断：性交在射精前由阴茎从阴道中主动撤出引起的中断美国传统〔completion〕The floorboards were replaced prior to completion of the sale.销售完成之前木地板已更换。牛津搭配〔conduct〕The memorial service was conducted by the Rev. David Prior.这次追悼仪式由戴维‧普赖尔牧师主持。朗文当代〔consent〕No action can be taken without the prior consent of the owner.没有物主的事先同意，不得采取任何行动。牛津搭配〔consummation〕Periodic reports for periods ending prior to the consummation of the merger should be filed as they become due.兼并结束前的期末定期报告到期应归档。外研社新世纪〔dance〕No show prior to 'On The Town' had told so much of its story through dance.《锦城春色》出现以前，还没有哪部电影的故事情节如此多地通过舞蹈展开。柯林斯高阶〔departure〕You should receive your flight tickets at least a week prior to departure.你应在启程前至少一星期拿到飞机票。牛津搭配〔descent〕Passengers must fasten their seat belts prior to descent.乘客在飞机降落之前必须系好安全带。朗文当代〔diriment〕A prior marriage is only a diriment impediment to marriage when it is truly valid.先前婚姻只有在确定有效时才是妨碍再婚的绝对障碍。外研社新世纪〔discount〕The interest deducted prior to purchasing, selling, or lending a commercial paper; the discount rate.贴现率：在购买、出售或贷款的商业票据前削减利息；贴现率美国传统〔discretionary account〕A stock or commodity account in which an agent is free to trade without prior consultation with the customer.全权客户：股票或商品帐号，用此帐号委托代理人可自由交易而无需事先征求客户意见美国传统〔double dipping〕The practice of drawing two incomes from the government, usually by holding a government job and receiving a pension, as for prior military service.双重支薪：从政府中领取两份薪金的行为，通常是因为一方面在政府任职，另一方面因为先前的服役等领取退职金美国传统〔emphasis〕The book is a brief and effective summary of major geographic emphases prior to the 1970s.本书简略精辟地概述了20世纪70年代之前重点发展的主要地区。外研社新世纪〔encroachment〕Football A violation of the rules in which a player enters the neutral zone and makes contact with an opponent prior to the snap of the ball.【橄榄球】 越界，越位：任一方球员在球急传前进入中立区与对手接触的违规动作美国传统〔engagement〕His excuse of a prior engagement was accepted.他事先另有安排的理由被接受了。朗文当代〔engagement〕I had to refuse because of a prior engagement.我因为已经有预约只好拒绝了。牛津高阶〔enrich〕It is important to enrich the soil prior to planting.种植前给土壤增肥很重要。外研社新世纪〔expectation〕This result is contrary to our prior expectations.这一结果与我们先前的期望正好相反。牛津搭配〔geologic time〕The period of time covering the physical formation and development of the earth, especially the period prior to human history.地质时期：地球物质形成和发展的时期，尤指人类历史前的时期美国传统〔gut〕It is not always necessary to gut the fish prior to freezing.冷冻鱼之前并不总是需要先把内脏掏空。柯林斯高阶〔gut〕It is not always necessary to gut the fish prior to freezing.鱼冷冻之前并不一定要先去掉内脏。外研社新世纪〔ill-advised〕Performed, carried out, or done without the benefit of wise counsel or careful prior deliberation.不明智的：没有很好地征求意见或没有事先的仔细考虑就进行的美国传统〔implantation〕The embryos were tested to determine their sex prior to implantation.在植入之前对胚胎进行了检验，以确定其性别。柯林斯高阶〔implantation〕The embryos were tested to determine their sex prior to implantation.在移植前对胚胎作了检测以确定其性别。外研社新世纪〔mobile〕Prior to the nineteenth century, there were almost no channels of social mobility.19世纪以前几乎不存在社会流动的渠道。柯林斯高阶〔mobility〕Prior to the 19th century, there were almost no channels of social mobility.在19世纪之前, 几乎不存在社会流动的渠道。外研社新世纪〔notification〕I was given no prior notification.我事前没有接到通知。朗文当代〔notification〕Landowners are compelled to give prior notification of intended land-use changes.土地所有者若计划变更土地用途, 必须事先发出通知。外研社新世纪〔notification〕We had no prior notification.我们事先没收到通知。外研社新世纪〔obtain〕Anglers are required to obtain prior authorization from the park keeper.垂钓者必须事先得到公园管理者的许可。牛津搭配〔owing〕Owing to a prior engagement, the chairman cannot come tonight.主席今晚因有他约在先不能前来。英汉大词典〔parlay〕A bet comprising the sum of a prior wager plus its winnings or a series of bets made in such a manner.连续赌：一种把原先的赌金和赢利加在一起的赌博形式或以此形式进行的一系列的赌博美国传统〔past〕Abbr. p.Grammar Of, relating to, or being a verb tense or form used to express an action or a condition prior to the time it is expressed.缩写 p.【语法】 过去时的：用于表述在当前时间之前发生的动作或状态的动词时态或形式的、与之有关的或此种形式的美国传统〔perfect〕Grammar Of, relating to, or constituting a verb form expressing action completed prior to a fixed point of reference in time.【语法】 完成的：属于、关于或构成表示在某一特定时间点已完成动作的动词时态的美国传统〔permission〕He was not allowed to leave the city without the prior permission of the authorities.未经当局事先批准，他不能离开本市。牛津搭配〔phone in〕Just phone in your order three or more days prior to departure.只需启程前三天或更早些打电话预订即可。外研社新世纪〔phone in〕Just phone in your order three or more days prior to departure.在出发的三天之前打电话预订即可。柯林斯高阶〔practice〕Students should have prior experience of veterinary practice.学生应有兽医工作的经验。牛津高阶〔preceramic〕Of or being a society or culture prior to the use of ceramics or pottery.先陶时期的：属于或是存在于陶器以前的社会或文化的美国传统〔preemption〕Prior seizure of, appropriation of, or claim to something, such as property.先占：对某物如财产的抢先占有、占用或权利主张美国传统〔preempt〕To gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially to settle on (public land) so as to obtain the right to buy before others.以优先权取得：通过优先权利或机会以获得拥有权，尤指在（公地）上定居以此来取得先于他人的购买权美国传统〔preformation〕The act of shaping or forming in advance; prior formation.预先形成：预先塑造或形成的行为；预先形成美国传统〔preliminary〕Prior to or preparing for the main matter, action, or business; introductory or prefatory.开头的，初步的：先于主要事件、行动或业务的或为其作准备的；预备性的或前面的美国传统〔preparation〕Prior preparation is vital for achieving success.事前准备对取得成功至关重要。牛津搭配〔preview〕He knew about the interview prior to its publication and had actually previewed the piece.这篇访谈在发表以前他就已经知道了，并且实际上还预先阅览过。柯林斯高阶〔preview〕He knew about the interview prior to its publication and had actually previewed the piece.这篇访谈的内容在发表以前他就已经知道了, 并且实际上还预先阅览过。外研社新世纪〔previous to〕Prior to; before.在…以前；先于美国传统〔prior to〕Prior to dinner, photographs of the wedding party will be taken.晚宴前将会拍摄婚礼派对照。韦氏高阶〔prior to〕My parents were married just prior to the war.我的父母刚好在战前结了婚。韦氏高阶〔priority〕Something afforded or deserving prior attention.优先考虑的事或值得优先注意的事美国传统〔priory〕A monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress.小隐修院，小女隐修院：由小隐修院的修士院或由小女隐修院长管理的修道院美国传统〔prior〕Prior to his Japan trip, he went to New York.在去日本之前，他去了纽约。柯林斯高阶〔prior〕Prior to his Japan trip, he went to New York.在去日本旅行前, 他去了趟纽约。外研社新世纪〔prior〕A man seen hanging around the area prior to the shooting could have been involved.在枪杀案发生之前，有人目睹一位男子在这附近游荡，该男子可能与此案有关。柯林斯高阶〔prior〕All the arrangements should be completed prior to your departure.所有安排都应在你离开之前完成。朗文当代〔prior〕Alth ough 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。牛津高阶〔prior〕Can you manage Monday?—Sorry, I've got a prior engagement.你周一有时间吗？——对不起, 我已有约在先了。外研社新世纪〔prior〕Changes may not be made without the prior approval of the council.事先未征得委员会的同意不可以作改变。朗文当代〔prior〕Do you have a prior history of back problems? 你背部的毛病以前犯过吗？韦氏高阶〔prior〕He claimed he had no prior knowledge of the protest.他声称自己事先并不知道这次抗议的事。柯林斯高阶〔prior〕He had called at the newsagent's prior to going into town.他进城前在报刊亭打了个电话。外研社新世纪〔prior〕He has a prior claim on the property.他对那笔财产有优先权。文馨英汉〔prior〕He just walked out and left me, without prior warning.他就那样离我而去, 没有任何先兆。外研社新世纪〔prior〕His own children have a prior claim to the business.他自己的孩子可以优先获得这家企业。朗文当代〔prior〕His parents always felt they had a prior claim on his time.他的父母总是感觉他们可以优先支配他的时间。外研社新世纪〔prior〕I have a prior engagement.我有一项先约。文馨英汉〔prior〕I'm afraid I won't be able to come. I've got a prior engagement.我恐怕不能来了。我已经和别人有约在先。麦克米伦高阶〔prior〕I'm sorry, but we have a prior commitment and can't come tonight.很抱歉，我们有一个事先承诺，今晚无法来了。韦氏高阶〔prior〕Illegally parked cars may be removed at any time without prior notice.违章停放的车辆可不事先通知就给予挪移。麦克米伦高阶〔prior〕Joe walked off his job without prior consultation.乔未经事先商量就离开了工作岗位。英汉大词典〔prior〕Mothers with young children have a prior claim on funds.抚育幼儿的母亲拥有优先获得资助的权利。剑桥高阶〔prior〕My children have a prior claim on my time and attention.我的子女对我的时间和注意有优先权。文馨英汉〔prior〕No prior knowledge of computing is required.不需要事先具备计算机知识。外研社新世纪〔prior〕Please give us prior notice if you need an evening meal.需用晚餐者，请预先通知我们。牛津高阶〔prior〕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。牛津高阶〔prior〕Some prior experience with the software is needed.要求事先熟悉这个软件。朗文当代〔prior〕Steve had no prior experience with disabled people.史蒂夫以前没有和残疾人接触的经历。外研社新世纪〔prior〕Stop making public statements without their prior approval here.在这儿未经他们事先同意不要再发表公开声明。英汉大词典〔prior〕The Constitution requires the president to seek the prior approval of Congress for military action.宪法规定总统在采取军事行动之前必须获得国会同意。柯林斯高阶〔prior〕The bomb exploded without any prior warning .没有任何预先警告炸弹就爆炸了。朗文当代〔prior〕The course required no prior knowledge of Spanish.这门课不要求先前学过西班牙语。剑桥高阶〔prior〕The defendant had a prior record of convictions.这名被告有犯罪前科。韦氏高阶〔prior〕The firm I wanted to use had prior commitments.我想选用的这家公司已有约在先。柯林斯高阶〔prior〕The job requires prior experience in advertising.这份工作要求有广告方面的经验。韦氏高阶〔prior〕The plane seemed to catch fire a few seconds prior to taking off.飞机好像起飞前几秒就着火了。麦克米伦高阶〔prior〕The premiums will not be debited to your account without prior notice.事先若无通知, 保险费将不会记入您的账户。外研社新世纪〔prior〕The president must seek the prior approval of Congress for military action.总统在采取军事行动之前必须获得国会批准。外研社新世纪〔prior〕The public sector has no prior claim to private property.公共部门对私有财产并没有优先占有权。外研社新世纪〔prior〕The questions had been asked prior to my arrival.这些问题在我到达之前就已提出了。麦克米伦高阶〔prior〕The society must give customers prior notice before changing the cost.调整价格之前协会必须预先告知消费者。朗文当代〔prior〕The thought is always prior to the fact.思维始终先于事实。英汉大词典〔prior〕They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time).因为事先另有约会，他们只好拒绝了吃饭的邀请。剑桥高阶〔prior〕They have a prior claim to the property.他们有权优先获得该处房产。牛津高阶〔prior〕This information must not be disclosed without prior written consent.未事先征得书面许可，此消息不得泄露。牛津高阶〔prior〕Vegetarian meals are provided by prior agreement.通过事先安排可提供素餐。朗文当代〔prior〕Visits are by prior arrangement.参观需要事先安排。牛津高阶〔prior〕We have a prior claim to the estate.我们对这处房地产有优先权。韦氏高阶〔prior〕You do not need any prior knowledge of the subject.你毋需事先具备该方面的知识。朗文当代〔rape shield law〕A law that prohibits the defense in a rape case from cross-examination regarding the plaintiff's prior sexual conduct.强奸保护法：在强奸案中，禁止被告一方对原告以前的性行为进行交叉调查的法律美国传统〔recall〕As you may recall, we had agreed that decisions would require prior approval.你应该还记得，我们已一致同意所有决定都需要事先批准。韦氏高阶〔relation〕Law The principle whereby an act done at a later date is considered to have been done on a prior date.【法律】 （法律效力的）溯及：较晚日期发生的事件按较早日期发生的事件对待的原则美国传统〔remarque〕A small mark or sketch engraved in the margin of a plate to indicate its stage of development prior to completion.轮廓略图：印版上在边上标志着还处在未完成阶段的小记号或细线美国传统〔respond〕It seems likely that Wiseman was responding to a letter written prior to Smith's death.似乎怀斯曼正在回复一封在史密斯去世之前写的信。外研社新世纪〔restraint〕They balked at the notion of prior restraints on research.一想到对调查的先行制止他们就畏缩了。牛津搭配〔retroaction〕An action, as of a law, that influences or applies to a prior time.追溯效力：一种影响或适用于前一时期的法律行为美国传统〔screen〕All athletes will be screened for performance-enhancing drugs prior to the events.所有运动员在比赛前都要接受兴奋剂检测。韦氏高阶〔shift〕Football A rearrangement of players from one formation to another just prior to the snap of the ball.【橄榄球】 改换阵形：开球以前队员从一个阵形变成另一个阵形美国传统〔sight-read〕To read or perform (music, for example) without preparation or prior acquaintance.随看随读，随看随唱：无事先准备或事先不熟悉地读或演奏（如音乐作品）美国传统〔sight-read〕To read or perform something on sight without preparation or prior acquaintance.随看随读，不预习即表演：无事先准备或事先不熟悉地看着读或表演美国传统〔start〕He joined the team prior to the start of the season.他在本赛季开始之前就加入了这支队伍。牛津搭配〔subcontract〕A contract that assigns some of the obligations of a prior contract to another party.分包合同：将先前一合同的部分项目转让给另一方来完成的合同美国传统〔tax-deferred〕Of or relating to the income that such an investment generates prior to becoming subject to taxation.延迟缴税的：属于延税投资在须课税前所产生的一种收入，或与其相关的美国传统〔tint〕His answer was tinted by his prior knowledge.他的回答说明他先前就有所了解。英汉大词典〔transcendental〕Concerned with the a priori or intuitive basis of knowledge as independent of experience.先验的：有关独立于经验之外的知识的，先在的或以直觉为基础的美国传统〔voice〕Senator Prior spoke out, adding her voice to the call for new laws to protect the environment.普赖尔参议员挺身而出，对出台新法令以保护环境的呼吁表示声援。朗文当代〔walk〕He walked off his job without word to anyone or prior consultation.他没同任何人打过招呼,也不事先商量,就扔下工作一走了之。英汉大词典Prior to joining Kmart, East worked for the family firm.在加入凯马特之前，伊斯特曾为家族企业工作。牛津商务He feels a prior obligation to his job as a journalist. 他觉得要优先为他的新闻记者的工作尽职。译典通He had showed no signs of being in pain prior to (= before) suffering a heart attack and collapsing.在患心脏病倒下以前，他看不出有疼痛的迹象。剑桥国际His answer was tinted by his prior knowledge. 他的回答说明他先前就有所了解。译典通I had to refuse because of a prior engagement.由于有约在先我只好拒绝了。牛津商务IBM said it had no prior knowledge of the matter.IBM 称事先对此事一无所知。牛津商务It happened prior to her departure. 这事在她走前发生的。译典通It takes three days for the asphalt to dry up after they are paved. Prior to this, all vehicles are forbidden to pass on the pavement. 沥青在铺好之后，有三天才能干。在此之前所有的车辆都不准通过。译典通Mothers with young children have a prior claim on funds.带小孩子的母亲有得到基金的优先权。剑桥国际Mr Castorri has a prior commitment and is unable to attend.卡斯托里先生事先有别的约定，所以不能出席。牛津商务No prior knowledge should be required. 不需要预先学得什么知识。译典通Sales grew 8% over the prior year to $20.3 bn.销量比前一年增长了 8%，达到 203 亿元。牛津商务She has denied prior knowledge of the meeting.她否认事先知道这次会议。剑桥国际Some products require wetting the surface prior to application, and others are used on dry wood surfaces.一些产品在使用前需要弄湿表面，而另外一些则在干燥的木头表面上使用。剑桥国际The couple had been having sexual relations for a year prior to the divorce.这对夫妻离婚前保持了一年的性关系。剑桥国际The sudden change of policy was presented to the party as a fait accompli, without any prior consultation or discussion.未经事前的协商讨论，政策的突然变化就作为既成事实摆在了这个党的面前。剑桥国际They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement (= something already planned for that time).因为事先另有约会，他们只好拒绝了吃饭的邀请。剑桥国际This type of bank account gives you the option to withdraw up to ￡500 without prior arrangement.这种银行存款方式给了你在事先没有约定的情况下一次取走500英镑的选择自由。剑桥国际You can cash cheques here by prior arrangement with the bank.如果你和银行事先安排好，即可在这里兑现支票。牛津商务 |
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