英语词汇“predecessor”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Today's computers are much faster than their predecessors were. the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard

Recent Examples on the Web President Joe Biden declined to say Friday whether U.S. national security was threatened by his predecessor’s storage of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.

Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 As several point out, Shepherd lacks her predecessor’s edge, which, notably, was part of Williams’ appeal and also what alienated guests and potential viewers.

Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 Biden has said little about the Jan. 6 hearings and has been careful not to comment about his predecessor’s potential legal liability, stating repeatedly that the Justice Department operates with complete independence.

Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 Lacking the charisma of his predecessor, al-Zawahri’s image as a leader was not helped by a tendency to embark on long, meandering and often outdated speeches.

Andrew Mines, The Conversation, 2 Aug. 2022 The Biden Administration has already reversed some of its predecessor’s NEPA handiwork, with more to come.

The Editorial Board, WSJ, 29 July 2022 This is one reason Mayor Turner, who has gradually leaned into his predecessor’s homeless agenda, has prioritized clearing encampments while also proclaiming his commitment to housing the unhoused.

New York Times, 14 June 2022 The following year, Biden reversed some of his predecessor’s tariffs, but left in place tariffs on over $360 billion of goods.

Zachary Snowdon Smith, Forbes, 5 June 2022 Yet, aside from comparisons with his super-spreader predecessor, Biden’s performance has been disappointing.

Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 See More

Word History

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	predecessor
释义	predecessor noun pre·de·ces·sor ˈpre-də-ˌse-sər ˈprē-; ˌpre-də-ˈse-, ˌprē- 1 : one that precedes especially : a person who has previously occupied a position or office to which another has succeeded 2 archaic : ancestor Synonyms ancestor antecedent archetype daddy foregoer forerunner granddaddy grandaddy precursor prototype See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Today's computers are much faster than their predecessors were. the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard Recent Examples on the Web President Joe Biden declined to say Friday whether U.S. national security was threatened by his predecessor’s storage of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 As several point out, Shepherd lacks her predecessor’s edge, which, notably, was part of Williams’ appeal and also what alienated guests and potential viewers. Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2022 Biden has said little about the Jan. 6 hearings and has been careful not to comment about his predecessor’s potential legal liability, stating repeatedly that the Justice Department operates with complete independence. Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 Lacking the charisma of his predecessor, al-Zawahri’s image as a leader was not helped by a tendency to embark on long, meandering and often outdated speeches. Andrew Mines, The Conversation, 2 Aug. 2022 The Biden Administration has already reversed some of its predecessor’s NEPA handiwork, with more to come. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 29 July 2022 This is one reason Mayor Turner, who has gradually leaned into his predecessor’s homeless agenda, has prioritized clearing encampments while also proclaiming his commitment to housing the unhoused. New York Times, 14 June 2022 The following year, Biden reversed some of his predecessor’s tariffs, but left in place tariffs on over $360 billion of goods. Zachary Snowdon Smith, Forbes, 5 June 2022 Yet, aside from comparisons with his super-spreader predecessor, Biden’s performance has been disappointing. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 See More Word History 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 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition predecessor noun pre·de·ces·sor ˈpre-də-ˌse-sər ˈprē- : a person who held a job or position before someone else predecessor noun as in forerunner something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed the once-ubiquitous typewriter was the predecessor of today's electronic keyboard Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance forerunner ancestor precursor original prototype granddaddy antecedent grandaddy originator model archetype daddy mother foregoer father sire Antonyms & Near Antonyms descendant descendent offshoot derivative outgrowth daughter son spin-off by-product See More
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