precedeKK [prɪˋsid] /pɹɪˈsid/發音動詞1先於、在……之前發生A long period of tension preceded the final breakdown of the talks.在談判徹底破裂之前,有一段長時間的緊張對立。2位於……之前、排在……前面In the dictionary, this entry precedes the one you mentioned.在字典裡,這個詞條排在你提到的那個前面。3前任、先於……任職The manager who preceded her left the company in debt.她的前一任經理讓公司背了一身債。4走在前面、先行Two guards preceded the visitors into the hall.兩名警衛走在訪客前面進入大廳。5在前面加上、以……開頭常用被動Each chapter is preceded by a short summary of the argument.每一章前面都附上一段簡短的論點摘要。