pri·o·ri·tize (also prioritise British English) /praɪˈɒrətaɪz $ -ˈɔːr-/ ●○○ AWL verb [transitiveT] 1 ORDER/SEQUENCEto put several things, problems etc in order of importance, so that you can deal with the most important ones first 按优先顺序列出;确定〔事项、问题等〕的优先顺序 You need to prioritize your tasks. 你需要按照轻重缓急安排自己的工作。
2 IMPORTANTto deal with one thing first, because it is the most important 优先考虑[处理] The public wants to see the fight against crime prioritized. 公众希望能把打击犯罪放在第一位。
—prioritization /praɪˌɒrətaɪˈzeɪʃən $ -ˌɔːrətə-/ noun [uncountableU]