to precede
01
先于, 在...之前
to come before something else in time
Transitive: to precede an event or era
例子
In the timeline of human history, the Stone Age precedes the Bronze Age.
在人类历史的时间线上，石器时代早于青铜时代。
02
先于, 在...之前
to appear or occur before something else in a sequence or arrangement
Transitive: to precede sth
例子
In the schedule, the meeting will precede the conference call.
在日程中，会议将先于电话会议。
03
领先, 在...之前
to move before something or someone else
Transitive: to precede sb/sth
例子
A small procession preceded the main parade.
一个小队伍走在主要游行队伍前面。
04
在...之前, 介绍
to begin something by providing an introduction or a short explanation first
Transitive: to precede speech or writing with an introductory note
例子
The movie preceded the main event with a short trailer.
这部电影以简短的预告片先于主要活动。
词汇树
precedence
precedent
preceding
precede
cede
