If one thing takes precedence over another, it is regarded as more important than the other thing.
Have as much fun as possible at college, but don't let it take precedence over work.
在大学里尽情地玩,但别把玩乐看得比学习重要。
The shocking, glamorous, or the extreme is always given precedence over the true and the mundane.
人们认为那些惊人的、迷人的和极致的事物总是比那些真实和平凡的事物更重要。
As the King's representative he took precedence over everyone else on the island.
作为国王的代表,他在岛上较其他任何人都享有优先权。