释义
a. 在前的,在先的
例句
1. This point has been dealt with in the preceding paragraph. 这一点在前面一段里已经交代过了. 2. An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface. 序幕先于较重要部分的介绍性表演，事件或行动；开端或序
