v.在…之前发生(或出现),先于,走在…前面
precede的过去分词和过去式

原形：precede第三人称单数：precedes过去式：preceded过去分词：preceded现在分词：preceding

Eric gestured to her to precede them from the room.
埃里克做手势，让她先于他们离开房间。
Industrial development simply must precede economic development.
工业的发展必须在整个经济发展中处于领先地位.
The announcement was preceded by a long silence.
这个公告之前是一段长时间的沉默。
The storm was preceded by strong winds and heavy rain.
暴风雨之前是强风和大雨。
The speech was preceded by a short introduction by the host.
演讲前主持人做了一个简短的介绍。
The wedding ceremony was preceded by a rehearsal dinner.
婚礼仪式之前有一个彩排晚宴。
The arrival of spring is usually preceded by a period of melting snow.
春天的到来通常由雪融化期预示。
The economic recession was preceded by a period of rapid growth.
经济衰退之前经历了一段快速的增长期。
The meeting was preceded by an email outlining the agenda.
会议之前发了一封邮件概述了议程。
The thunderclap was preceded by a flash of lightning.
雷声之前总有闪电。
The start of the school year is always preceded by back-to-school shopping.
学年开学总是在返校购物之后开始。
The main course was preceded by a delicious appetizer.
主菜之前有一道美味的开胃菜。