vt.

1. （順序，位置或時間上）處在……之前
   He preceded me as Chairman of the Department.

   他先我擔任該系主任。

2. （地位等）高於，優於
   A major precedes a captain.

   少校軍階高於上尉。

3. 在……前加上；為……加上引言[O][（+with/by）]
   He preceded his speech with a welcome to the guests.

   他演講前先對來賓表示歡迎。

vi.

1. 處在前面；領先

v.