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take precedence over 更为重要
释义
If one thing takes precedence over another, it is regarded as more important than the other thing.
例句
The new assistant professor was told not to let teaching undergrads take precedence over his research, which fundamentally determines whether he can get tenured.
GRE
Extended debate concerning the exact point of origin of individual folktales told by Afro-American slaves has unfortunately taken precedence over analysis of the tales’meaning and function.
不幸的是，对非洲裔美国奴隶讲述的个人民间故事的确切起源的争论已经比对它们内涵和作用的分析更为重要。
