preceding
/prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #3773 in the learning path
在前的；前面的
Definitions
adj. Happening or appearing before the thing being discussed.
在前的；前面的
Example
I slept badly on the night preceding my interview.
面试前一晚，我睡得很不好。
The survey revealed that household energy consumption had fallen significantly compared with the preceding year.
调查显示，与前一年相比，家庭能源消耗已显著下降。
Collocations
- the preceding year
- the preceding paragraph
- the immediately preceding period
Word family
- precede (v.)
- precedence (n.)
Synonyms
- previous
- prior
Antonyms
- following
- subsequent
Usage tip
preceding指所谈时间或事物之前的，不等于现在之前。
FAQ
- What does preceding mean?
- Happening or appearing before the thing being discussed.
- How is preceding pronounced?
- UK /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/, US /prɪˈsiːdɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
