precedence

n.

领先；优先权；地位先后，级别高低；位次

take precedence over优先于；地位高于；比…重要

operator precedence算符优先；[计]操作优先

order of precedence优先顺序

1. Radiologic diagnosis will be given precedence.
   将给予放射学诊断以优先。
2. National defense must take precedence over all other questions.
   国防应优先考虑。
3. Always check the assembly drawing for confirmation as tightening torque values on the drawing takes precedence.
   因为图纸上的拧紧扭矩值是居先的，始终要对组装图进行检查以达到确认。

Conspecific sperm precedence in Drosophila.
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