| 单词 | previous |
| 释义 | previous (once / 60 pages) adj Previous means the one that just came before. For instance, the previous sentence explained the meaning of the word previous. With previous, you first see that the prefix pre meaning "before." The second part of the word, vius, — think via — means "road," so you’re talking about the road, or thing, before. Previous, though, can be used with people, or anything else too. You will know right away if the previous tenants had cats. Do you ever wonder what you were in a previous life? Rivers are at flood stage from the previous two rain storms. WORD FAMILYprevious: previously USAGE EXAMPLESThe measure also prohibits limits the OCE’s jurisdiction to the previous three Congresses, aligning its statute of limitations to the Ethics Committee’s. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) McEachin said the previous map “egregiously minimized the impact of certain voters,” and he applauded the change as a good start. Washington Post(Jan 02, 2017) The previous high was 83, set by Oregon and Wisconsin in 2012. Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017) 1adj just preceding something else in time or order the previous owner Syn old preceding existing or coming before 2adj (used especially of persons) of the immediate past the previous occupant of the White House Syn former, late past earlier than the present time; no longer current 3adj too soon or too hasty our condemnation of him was a bit previous Syn premature early at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time |
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