Predecessor



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 前任, 前辈; 原先的东西
• ［英］ 前任, 前辈 ( a person who held a position before someone else) 原先的东西 ( something formerly used, but which has now been changed for something else)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English predecessour, from Anglo-French predecessur, from Late Latin praedecessor, from Latin prae- pre- + decessor retiring governor, from decedere to depart, retire from office — more at decease
• Date: 14th century
• 1. one that precedes; especially a person who has previously occupied a position or office to which another has succeeded
• 2. archaic ancestor

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