先的英文
英语翻译
priorearlyformerin advancefirstprioritypreviousof blessed memory参考释义
先[xiān]-（时间或次序在前的）earlier;before;first;inadvance:
makeclearbeforehand;有言在先
strivetobethefirstandfeartolagbehind;争先恐后
-（祖先;上代）eldergeneration;ancestor:
ancestorforefather
-（尊称死去的人）deceased;late:
mylatefather先父
-（先前）earlieron;before:
Whydidn'tyoutellmebefore?你先怎么不告诉我?
-（姓氏）asurname:
XianZhen先轸
实用例句
有约在先，我恐怕不能与你共进晚餐。I fear that a prior engagement will prohibit me from joining you in dinner.先把系帐篷的桩子打进地里，再把绳子系在桩子上。
First hammer the tent pegs into the ground, then tie the ropes onto them.我因有约在先，所以未能参加这个会。
I was unable to attend the meeting because of a prior engagement.我必须先问一下我的老板。
I'll have to ask my boss first.先读课文，然后解释生词。
Read the text first and then explain the new words.希思先生是英国前任首相。
Mr. Heath is the former Prime Minister of Britain.捷足先登。
First come, first served.