antecedents
US /ˌæn.tɪˈsiː.dənts/
UK /ˌæn.tɪˈsiː.dənts/
複数名詞
1.
祖先, 経歴, 前歴
a person's ancestors or family and social background
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Her aristocratic antecedents were well-known in the community.
彼女の貴族的な祖先は地域でよく知られていた。
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The detective investigated the suspect's antecedents.
2.
events or circumstances that existed before something else
例:
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The economic crisis had several complex antecedents.
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Understanding the historical antecedents is crucial for analyzing the current situation.
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