preceded
US /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
UK /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
動詞
在...之前, 先於
came before (something) in time or order
範例:
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The storm was preceded by a period of unusual calm.
暴風雨之前是一段異常平靜的時期。
•
His resignation was preceded by weeks of speculation.
他的辭職之前是數週的猜測。