"preceded" in Chinese (Simplified)
在...之前发生先于
Definition
在时间、顺序或位置上早于其他事物或人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式或书面语，强调先后顺序。常搭配“was/were preceded by...”。不要与“succeeded”（在后）的意思混淆。
Examples
A loud noise preceded the explosion.
一声巨响**先于**爆炸发生。
Spring preceded summer.
春天**在**夏天**之前**。
His introduction preceded the main speech.
他的介绍**在**主讲前。
Cloudy skies often preceded the storm in this region.
在这个地区，乌云常常**在**暴风雨**之前**出现。
Dinner was preceded by a short prayer.
晚餐**之前**有一段简短的祈祷。
The movie was preceded by several advertisements.
电影**开始前**有几个广告。