antecedents
US /ˌæn.tɪˈsiː.dənts/
UK /ˌæn.tɪˈsiː.dənts/
複數名詞
1.
祖先, 家世, 背景
a person's ancestors or family and social background
範例:
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Her aristocratic antecedents were well-known in the community.
她顯赫的家世在社區中廣為人知。
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The detective investigated the suspect's antecedents.
偵探調查了嫌疑人的背景。
2.
前因, 先例, 背景
events or circumstances that existed before something else
範例:
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The economic crisis had several complex antecedents.
經濟危機有幾個複雜的前因。
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Understanding the historical antecedents is crucial for analyzing the current situation.
了解歷史前因對於分析當前局勢至關重要。
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