prior
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先前的, 以前的
happening or existing before something else
- They discussed the prior agreements before finalizing the contract.
在最终确定合同之前，他们讨论了先前的协议。
- He had a prior engagement and couldn't attend the meeting.
他有一个先前的约定，无法参加会议。
- The company conducted background checks to verify prior work experience.
公司进行了背景调查以核实先前的工作经验。
- Prior research on the subject laid the foundation for the current study.
对该主题的先前研究为当前研究奠定了基础。
- Her prior experience in marketing helped her secure the new job.
她之前在市场营销方面的经验帮助她获得了新工作。
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先前的, 以前的
existed or occurred earlier in time
- In prior years, the festival was much smaller, but it has grown significantly.
在之前的几年里，这个节日规模小得多，但现在已经显著扩大。
- The team reviewed the prior year's performance to identify areas for improvement.
团队审查了上一年的表现，以确定需要改进的领域。
- In prior centuries, people relied on horses for long-distance travel before cars were invented.
在先前的几个世纪里，汽车发明之前，人们依靠马匹进行长途旅行。
- Prior weeks of preparation ensured the event ran smoothly.
之前几周的准备工作确保了活动的顺利进行。
- In prior months, we faced several challenges with project deadlines.
在之前的几个月里，我们在项目截止日期方面遇到了几个挑战。
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先前的, 优先的
more important or urgent than something else, often due to being first in time or order
- They have a prior claim to the property, as their agreement was signed before anyone else’s.
他们对财产有优先索赔权，因为他们的协议是在其他任何人之前签署的。
- Her prior rights to the land must be considered before any new development can take place.
在進行任何新開發之前，必須考慮她對土地的先前權利。
- The company's prior patent makes it difficult for competitors to use the same technology.
该公司的先前专利使竞争对手难以使用相同的技术。
- As the prior applicant, she was given the first opportunity for the job.
作为先前的申请人，她获得了这份工作的第一个机会。