"predecessors" in Chinese (Simplified)
前任前辈
Definition
在某人或某物之前出现的人或事物，特别是在职位、岗位或顺序上。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于正式场合，指曾经担任过职位的人，也可指前代事物、观念或技术。常见搭配有“我的前任”、“公司的前辈”。在日常口语中较少使用。
Examples
Our new manager met with her predecessors for advice.
我们的新经理与她的**前任**们会面请教建议。
These traditions were started by our predecessors many years ago.
这些传统是我们的**前辈**多年前开始的。
The new model improves on the weaknesses of its predecessors.
新型号改进了此前**前任**的缺点。
My predecessors set high standards, so I have big shoes to fill.
我的**前任**定下了很高的标准，我压力挺大。
Unlike his predecessors, Mr. Kim brought a fresh perspective to the team.
和他的**前任**不同，金先生为团队带来了全新视角。
Modern smartphones are much faster than their predecessors from a decade ago.
现代智能手机比十年前的**前辈**快得多。