precede
[pri:'si:d]
vt.在 ... 之前, 先于
vi.在前面, 领先
例句与用法:
He preceded his speech with a few words of welcome the special guests.
他在演讲之前先说了几句对特邀来宾表示欢迎的话。
He came in, preceded by his wife.
他和他的妻子一前一后地走了进来。
词形变化:
动词过去式: preceded | 动词过去分词: preceded | 动词现在分词: preceding | 动词第三人称单数: precedes |
详细释义:
vt.
1. (顺序, 位置或时间上)处在……之前
He preceded me as Chairman of the Department.
他先我担任该系主任。
2. (地位等)高于, 优于
A major precedes a captain.
少校军阶高于上尉。
3. 在……前加上; 为……加上引言[O][(+with/by)]
He preceded his speech with a welcome to the guests.
他演讲前先对来宾表示欢迎。
vi.
处在前面; 领先