prior to before a particular time or event 在…以前; 先于; 优先于： she visited me on the day prior to her death. 她去世的前一天还来看我。 prior toearlier in time, order or importance 较早的；较前的；较重要的 * The plan cannot be carried out prior to its approval. 计划需先批准方能实施。 * He called on me prior to his departure. 他临行前来看了我。 |