Dreye權威釋義

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（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。
（地位等）高於，優於
A major precedes a captain.
少校軍階高於上尉。
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。