- preceding
 - [pri'si:diŋ, 'pri:-]
 - adj. 在前的;前述的
v. 在...之前(precede的ing形式) 
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       参考例子
           - 1.Figure in bracket refers to percentage change over preceding year.
 - 括号内的数字指与去年比较的变动百分率。
 
- 2.So in effect, such a cleared box cannot be at the same horizontal level as a preceding float.
 - 这样的成效是,一个被清算的盒无法与前置浮动保持在同一个程度地位上。
 
- 3.The Marxist and purchasing-power schools attribute every depression of the past to a preceding failure to pay such wages.
 - 马克思学派及购买力学派将以往的每一次经济萧条,归咎于此前没能支付这种工资。
 
英文解释
           - adj.
 - 1.existing or coming before
 - 2.preceding in time or order
 - 3.of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
 
网络释义
               - preceding
 - 先前的,上述的; 在前的; 先前的; 前述的;
 
- preceding quarter
 - 上季度;
 
- preceding element
 - 前序元素;
 
- preceding vegetable
 - 前茬蔬菜;
 
- preceding settlement
 - 前期决算;