antecedents
US /ˌæn.tɪˈsiː.dənts/
UK /ˌæn.tɪˈsiː.dənts/
复数名词
1.
祖先, 家世, 背景
a person's ancestors or family and social background
示例:
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Her aristocratic antecedents were well-known in the community.
她显赫的家世在社区中广为人知。
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The detective investigated the suspect's antecedents.
侦探调查了嫌疑人的背景。
2.
前因, 先例, 背景
events or circumstances that existed before something else
示例:
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The economic crisis had several complex antecedents.
经济危机有几个复杂的前因。
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Understanding the historical antecedents is crucial for analyzing the current situation.
了解历史前因对于分析当前局势至关重要。
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