preceding [pri'si:diŋ, 'pri:-]

英汉解释

adj. 在前的；前述的
v. 在...之前（precede的ing形式）

同义词

a. antecedent，past，retiring

反义词

a.   subsequent，succeeding

参考例句

1. Figure in bracket refers to percentage change over preceding year.
括号内的数字指与去年比较的变动百分率。
2. So in effect, such a cleared box cannot be at the same horizontal level as a preceding float.
这样的成效是，一个被清算的盒无法与前置浮动保持在同一个程度地位上。
3. The Marxist and purchasing-power schools attribute every depression of the past to a preceding failure to pay such wages.
马克思学派及购买力学派将以往的每一次经济萧条，归咎于此前没能支付这种工资。

英英解释

adj.
  1. existing or coming before
  2. preceding in time or order
  3. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

网络释义

preceding
先前的，上述的; 在前的; 先前的; 前述的;
preceding quarter
上季度;
preceding element
前序元素;
preceding vegetable
前茬蔬菜;
preceding settlement
前期决算;