1. | [t][i] ~ (sb/sth) 在…之前发生(或出现);先于to happen before sth or come before sth/sb in order |
the years preceding the war 战前的几年 | |
His resignation was preceded by weeks of speculation. 在他辞职之前,有关的猜测已持续了几个星期。 | |
She preceded me in the job. 她是我这工作的前任。 | |
See the preceding chapter. 请见前一章。 |
2. | [t] ~ sb + adv./prep. 走在…前面to go in front of sb |
She preceded him out of the room. 她先于他走出屋子。 |