predecessor

.predi'sesә
六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

英文释义

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

中文翻译

n. 前任, 先辈, 前身
[医] 初牙, 前辈, 祖先

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记忆技巧

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。

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