[with obj.]designate or treat (something) as more important than other things 优先考虑; 给…以优先权 the department has failed to prioritize safety within the oil industry. 该部门没能在石油行业把安全作为首要考虑。 ■determine the order for dealing with (a series of items or tasks) according to their relative importance 按优先顺序列出;确定优先次序 age affects the way people prioritize their goal. 年龄影响人们确定目标顺序。 [no obj.]do you enjoy a challenge—are you able to prioritize?. 你喜欢挑战吗——也就是说,你能分清主次先后吗?。