prior
US /praɪr/
UK /praɪr/

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先前的, 在前的
existing or coming before in time, order, or importance
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The meeting was cancelled due to a prior engagement.
会议因先前的安排而取消。
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You need to have prior experience for this job.
这份工作需要你具备先前的经验。
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在...之前
before a particular time or event
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You must complete the form prior to your interview.
您必须在面试之前填写表格。
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He arrived prior to the scheduled time.
他在预定时间之前到达。