precede

US /priːˈsiːd/
UK /priːˈsiːd/
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1.

在...之前, 先于

come before (something) in time

:
A short speech will precede the awards ceremony.
简短的演讲将颁奖典礼之前
The dark clouds preceded the storm.
乌云预示着暴风雨的到来。
2.

在...之前, 领先

come before in order or position

:
The letter 'A' precedes 'B' in the alphabet.
字母“A”在字母表中位于“B”之前
The general preceded his troops into battle.
将军率领部队投入战斗。