precedes; preceded; preceding
precedes; preceded; preceding
Learner's definition of PRECEDE
[+ object] somewhat formal
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: to happen, go, or come before (something or someone)处在…之前;先于 -
Riots preceded the civil war.内战之前发生了暴乱。
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She preceded him into the room.她先于他走进房间。
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The country became more conservative in the years that preceded his election.国家在他当选前的几年中变得更加保守了。
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The new mayor is very different from the person who preceded her in office.这位新晋女市长与前任很不一样。
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The meeting was preceded by a brief welcoming speech.会议开始前有一个简短的欢迎致辞。
— see also preceding 2
: to do or say something before (something)在…之前做(或说)