"set a precedent" 怎么发音
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹɛsɪdənt
SET uh PREH-suh-dent
sˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt
SET uh PRES-ee-dent
释义
To do something for the first time that becomes an example or rule for others to follow in the future, especially in law or official situations.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈsɛt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈpɹɛsɪdənt
英式英语
sˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt
简化发音
美式
SET uh PREH-suh-dent
英式
SET uh PRES-ee-dent
语境中听
The court's decision will set a precedent for future cases.
If we let him leave early, it could set a precedent.
His actions set a precedent at the company.
We can't make exceptions, or it will set a precedent for everyone else.