precedence
n. (重要性或地位的)领先,优先权;地位先后,级别高低
例句
All existing supplies of helium ought to be conserved and released only by permit, with medical uses receiving precedence over other commercial or recreational demands.
现有的所有氦供给应该被保存下来,并且只有在获得许可的情况下才能释放,医疗用途优先于其他商业或娱乐需求。