predecessor

.predi'sesә

六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

n. one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

n. 前任, 先辈, 前身
[医] 初牙, 前辈, 祖先

Collins 星级

4,183

BNC 频率

5,256

使用频率

predecessor 可分为 pre-（在前）和 decessor（来自拉丁语 decessus，意为离开）。整体意思是“在某人之前离开岗位的人”，即“前任”。

例句

1. The new manager has big shoes to fill after the success of her predecessor.

新经理在她前任的成功后肩负着重任。

2. Many people believe that a strong predecessor can lead to better performance in a company.

许多人认为，一个强大的前任可以带来更好的公司业绩。

3. This model is an improved version of its predecessor, with better features and design.

这个型号是其前任的改进版，具有更好的功能和设计。