precedent

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六级考研托福雅思 Collins 2

英文释义

n. an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time
n. a subject mentioned earlier (preceding in time)
s. preceding in time, order, or significance

中文翻译

n. 先例, 前例
a. 在先的, 在前的

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记忆技巧

precedent 由前缀 pre-（在…之前）和词根 cedent（来自动词 cede，意为让与、放弃）组成，整体意思为“在某事之前的先例”。

例句

1. A new law was passed, setting a precedent for future cases.
一项新法律被通过，为未来的案件树立了先例。
2. The judge referred to an old precedent when making his decision.
法官在做出决定时参考了一个旧的先例。
3. This decision could create a precedent that affects many other businesses.
这个决定可能会创造一个影响许多其他企业的先例。

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