pre·req·ui·site /ˌpriːˈrekwɪzɪt/ n. | a.I n. 先决条件，前提；必备条件 (for, to) an essential prerequisite of economic growth 经济发展的必要先决条件 two usual prerequisites to a peaceful settlement 和平解决的两个一般前提 A valid passport is a prerequisite for travel abroad. 有效的护照是出国所必备的。 II a. 先决条件的，必须预先具备的；必要的 a prerequisite condition 先决条件