"precede" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 在...之前发生

Definition

在时间、顺序或位置上早于某物或某人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Precede”用于较正式、书面或学术语境，常见搭配有“preceded by”、“events that precede”。不要和“proceed”（继续）混淆。

Examples

A welcome speech usually precedes the main event.

通常欢迎词会**在**主要活动**之前**发表。

Dark clouds often precede a storm.

乌云常常**在**暴风雨**之前出现**。

The Roman Empire preceded the Middle Ages in Europe.

罗马帝国**在**欧洲中世纪**之前存在**。

A brief pause preceded her answer, making everyone nervous.

她回答前有个短暂的停顿，让大家都很紧张。

Make sure all instructions precede the test itself.

请确保所有说明**在**测试本身**之前**。

Rumors always seem to precede official announcements these days.

如今，谣言似乎总是**在**官方公告**之前传播**。