“先于”的英语可以翻译为：[医]precede ...

她必须懂得，自己的愿望不能先于别人的需要。She had to learn that her wishes did not take precedence over other people's needs.对难分先后的冲线镜头的回放显示奥蒂先于奥运冠军到达终点。The replays of the close finish showed Ottey finished ahead of the Olympic champion...