| 释义 |
pre·vi·ous /ˈpriːvɪəs/ a. | phr.
a.
1. 以前的，先前的，前的，先的
on a previous occasion 上次
on the previous night 在前一天晚上
in the previous chapter 在上一章中
Have you had any previous experience, or is this kind of work new to you? 你先前有过这种经历吗，抑或这对你来说是新工作?
I regret that a previous engagement prevents me from accepting your kind invitation. 非常遗憾，我因先有他约而不能接受你的盛情邀请了。
2. 〈口〉过早的，过急的
You have been a little too previous in thanking me for something I haven't given you yet. 东西还没有给你就谢我，你未免太急了一点。
[< L praevius leading the way < PRE- + via way] phr. previous to 在…以前 I know nothing about the accident; it happened previous to my arrival here. 我对那次事故一无所知，它发生在我到达之前。 |