"Bill preceded John in the long line of Susan's husbands"
例句
用作动词 (v.)
His departure date was one week before mine. 他的行程先于我一个星期。
I will grasp the opportunity before my rivals. 我会先于对手抓住机会。
Many tips will build upon what has come before. 许多技巧文章将建立在前面的文章之上。
Put long interests before immediate interests. 把长远利益放在眼前利益之上。
Ballot designs should pass usability and countability tests before being shown for final approval to the parties invested in the election. 选票设计必须通过使用性及计算性测试，才能交由投入选举的各方进行最后认可。
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