precedence (over somebody/something)the condition of being more important than somebody else and therefore coming or being dealt with first优先；优先权synonympriority
She had to learn that her wishes did not take precedence over other people's needs.她必须懂得，自己的愿望不能先于别人的需要。🔊🔊
The speakers came on to the platform in order of precedence(= the most important one first).演讲人按级别鱼贯上台。🔊🔊
Environmental concerns must be given precedence over commercial interest.对环境的关注必须优先于商业利益。
Extra Examples
The needs of the patient take precedence over those of the student doctor.先考虑病人的需要，再考虑实习医生的需要。
You should give your schoolwork precedence.你应该首先完成作业。