This might be using different-colored pens to write in different items, or it might be putting a star next to the most important things, or even keeping separate lists for each priority.

可能会用彩笔来写不同的内容，可能会在最重要的事情旁边标个星星，甚至为每一个优先做的事情单独列一个单子。

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That vision is worth keeping an eye on, but the immediate priority is the imperilled banking system.

这个远景值得关注，但当前最首要的是拯救已遭损害的银行系统。

youdao

By focus, I mean keeping the fewest number of things on your list as possible and making it a priority to get them done.

我所谓的集中精力是说，计划尽量少的事情并集中全力把这些事情优先处理完。

youdao

But her top priority is keeping a strict eye on the guest list.

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And let me just step back and explain that the reason for wanting to close Guantanamo was because my number one priority is keeping the American people safe.

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There is no higher priority than keeping the President safe.

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