s. just preceding something else in time or order
s. too soon or too hasty
a. 早先的, 前面的, 过急的
[法] 以前的, 生前的, 前述的
1. The previous meeting was very productive.
上一次会议非常有效。
2. She wore the same dress as her previous birthday.
她在前一个生日穿了同样的裙子。
3. I need to review the previous chapter before the exam.
我需要在考试前复习上一章的内容。