preceded
US /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
UK /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
动词
在...之前, 先于
came before (something) in time or order
示例:
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The storm was preceded by a period of unusual calm.
暴风雨之前是一段异常平静的时期。
•
His resignation was preceded by weeks of speculation.
他的辞职之前是数周的猜测。