to precede
01
先于, 在...之前
to come before something else in time
Transitive: to precede an event or era
例子
The discovery of penicillin preceded the widespread use of antibiotics by several decades.
青霉素的发现早于抗生素的广泛使用几十年。
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
The appetizer should precede the main course at dinner.
开胃菜应该在晚餐时先于主菜。
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
The lead car preceded the rest of the vehicles in the race.
领先的汽车在比赛中领先于其他车辆。
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
She preceded her speech with a thank-you to the audience.
她在演讲之前先向观众致谢。
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
