Translation meaning & definition of the word "prior" into Chinese (Simplified) language

noun

1. The head of a religious order

• In an abbey the prior is next below the abbot

synonym:
• prior

1. 宗教秩序的负责人

• 在修道院中,先验者位于方丈下方

同义词:
• 之前

adjective

1. Earlier in time

synonym:
• anterior
,
• prior(a)

1. 时间较早

同义词:
• 前
,
• 先验（a）

Examples of using

He had an injection prior to the operation.

他在手术前注射了。