Priority Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

priority

noun

快速理解

What does "Priority" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Priority"?

指需要被優先處理或考慮的人、事、物或原則。

  1. 1

    首要事項

    EN: something that is more important than other things and needs to be done first

    翻譯: 比其他事情更重要、需要優先處理的事項。

  2. 2

    優先權

    EN: the right to be given attention first or before others

    翻譯: 獲得優先關注或處理的權利。

  3. 3

    優先順序

    EN: the order in which tasks, problems, etc. should be dealt with according to their importance

    翻譯: 根據重要性來決定任務、問題等的處理順序。

  4. 4

    優先原則

    EN: a principle or policy that gives certain things precedence over others

    翻譯: 賦予某些事物優先於其他事物的原則或政策。

小提醒:注意 "priority" 常與 "give"、"take"、"have"、"set" 等動詞搭配,例如 "give priority to"(給予優先權)、"take priority"(佔優先地位)。

發音(How to Pronounce "Priority" in English

How to pronounce "Priority" in English?"Priority" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Priority" from YouTube Videos

UK tells Israel not to retaliate as France set to recognise Palestinian state | BBC News

BBC News

Israeli conflict a top priority. Western powers want to give Palestinians what they call a horizon of hope, but they need a ceasefire first.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Priority"?How does "Priority" change by context?

1. something that is more important than other things and should be dealt with first

優先事項;最重要的事

My top priority right now is finishing this report.

我目前的首要任務是完成這份報告。

Safety is our highest priority.

安全是我們最優先的考量。

You need to set your priorities straight.

你需要釐清事情的輕重緩急。

2. the right to be given attention, service, or resources before others

優先權;特權

Ambulances have priority on the road.

救護車在道路上行駛有優先權。

Members get priority booking for concert tickets.

會員享有音樂會門票的優先預訂權。

The project was given priority for funding.

這個專案獲得了資金的優先撥款權。

3. a thing that is regarded as more important than another in a ranking or order

優先順序;優先等級

The tasks are listed in order of priority.

這些任務按照優先順序列出。

We need to assign a priority level to each bug report.

我們需要為每個錯誤報告分配一個優先等級。

A 'high priority' label was attached to the email.

這封電子郵件被標記為「高優先級」。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Priority"?How to make natural sentences with "Priority"?
PatternMeaningExample
priority + of + noun phrase...的優先事項The priority of the meeting is to finalize the budget. (會議的優先事項是敲定預算。)
give priority to + noun/gerund給予...優先權The government must give priority to education. (政府必須給予教育優先權。)
take/have priority over + noun比...有優先權Safety always has priority over speed. (安全永遠比速度有優先權。)
be a high/top/low priority是高/首要/低優先事項Reducing costs is a top priority this quarter. (降低成本是本季度的首要事項。)
set/establish priorities設定優先順序You need to set your priorities before starting the project. (在開始專案前,你需要設定你的優先順序。)
priority + for + person/group對...而言的優先事項Affordable housing is a priority for many young families. (可負擔的住房是許多年輕家庭的優先事項。)

用法說明

How is "Priority" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Priority"?

priority doing vs priority to do

  • priority doing 並非標準英文用法。動詞 "priority" 並不存在,因此 "priority doing" 這個結構是錯誤的。
  • 正確的名詞用法是 give priority to (doing) somethingmake something a priority,其中 "to" 是介系詞,後面可接名詞或動名詞 (doing)。
  • 當想表達「優先做某事」的動作時,應使用動詞 prioritize,後面可直接接名詞,或使用 prioritize doing something
  • 片語 have priority 表示「擁有優先權」,後面常接介系詞 "over"。 EN: The company gives priority to reducing costs. 翻譯: 公司將降低成本列為優先事項。

EN:The manager wants us to prioritize finishing the report.

翻譯:經理要我們優先完成這份報告。

EN:We need to make customer satisfaction a priority.

翻譯:我們需要將客戶滿意度設為優先要務。

EN:Emergency cases have priority over routine appointments.

翻譯:急診病例比常規預約擁有優先權。

總結建議

記住 "priority" 是名詞,正確的相關動詞是 "prioritize",並熟練使用 "give priority to" 和 "make something a priority" 這兩個關鍵片語。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Priority" and similar words?How to choose "Priority" vs alternatives?

priority vs urgency

priority 強調重要性與順序,urgency 強調時間的緊迫性。

priority vs precedence

priority 通用於任務與事項的優先順序,precedence 更正式,常指規則、程序或地位上的優先權。

priority vs primacy

priority 指多項事務中的優先順序,primacy 強調至高無上、首要或最重要的地位。

口語用法

How is "Priority" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Priority"?

引述

在對話中,當轉述他人的要求或指示時,常會用「priority」來強調重點。 EN: My manager said the client report is the top priority right now. 翻譯: 我主管說客戶報告現在是最高優先事項。

EN:She told me to make this a priority over everything else.

翻譯:她告訴我要把這件事列為其他所有事之上的優先事項。

語氣強調

在日常對話中,會用「priority」來強調某事的緊迫性或重要性,語氣通常較直接。 EN: This is a priority, so please don't put it off. 翻譯: 這是優先事項,所以請不要拖延。

EN:Getting this fixed is my number one priority today.

翻譯:把這個修好是我今天的第一要務。

停頓填充

在思考或組織想法時,有時會用「priority」作為短暫的停頓填充詞,帶出接下來要說的重點。 EN: So, our priority... is to finalize the budget by Friday. 翻譯: 所以,我們的優先事項…是在週五前敲定預算。

EN:Well, the main priority... I'd say, is improving communication.

翻譯:嗯,主要的優先事項…我會說是改善溝通。

正式寫作注意:在正式書面報告或學術寫作中,應避免使用上述口語中的停頓填充用法,並使用更精確、結構完整的句子來陳述優先事項。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Priority"?What fixed phrases with "Priority" should I remember?

top priority

adj + priority

最優先事項

give priority to

verb + priority + to + noun

給予...優先權;優先處理

high priority

adj + priority

高優先級

set priorities

verb + priorities

設定優先順序

low priority

adj + priority

低優先級

priority list

priority + noun

優先事項清單

take priority over

verb + priority + over + noun

比...具有優先權;優先於

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Priority"?Which "Priority" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×My priority is to learn English.

My priority is learning English. / My priority is to learn English.

雖然 "My priority is to learn English." 在口語中常被接受,但更精確的文法是使用動名詞 (gerund) 作為主詞補語,因為 "priority" 指的是一個「概念」或「狀態」,而非一個具體的「動作」。使用動名詞 (learning) 更能強調其作為一項持續性任務或關注焦點的性質。在正式寫作中,建議使用動名詞結構。

×Safety takes the priority.

Safety takes priority. / Safety is the priority.

"take priority" 是一個固定的動詞片語,意思是「擁有優先權」,其中 "priority" 為不可數名詞,前面不加冠詞 "the"。如果要用 "the",則需使用 "be" 動詞結構,如 "Safety is the (top) priority."。

×We need to priority this task.

We need to prioritize this task. / We need to give this task priority.

"Priority" 是名詞,不能直接當動詞使用。正確的動詞是 "prioritize"(將...列為優先)。或者可以使用名詞結構,如 "give priority to"。

×This is a high priority task.

This is a high-priority task.

當 "priority" 作為複合形容詞的一部分來修飾名詞時,通常需要用連字號連接,形成 "high-priority"、"low-priority"、"top-priority" 等。這有助於明確表示它是一個整體概念來修飾後面的名詞。

×My priorities are my family and to get a promotion.

My priorities are my family and getting a promotion.

在列舉多個優先事項時,應保持結構平行 (parallel structure)。如果第一個項目是名詞片語 (my family),後面的項目也應使用相同結構(動名詞 getting 作為名詞性片語),而非不定詞 (to get)。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Priority"?What are tense/participle forms of "Priority"?