英语单词：antecedent

中文含义：先例，前事，上文

英语词性：noun，adjective

美式发音：[æntə’sidənt]

同义词：predecessor, forerunner, precursor

易混淆单词：consequent, subsequent, concurrent

双语例句：

1. In order to understand the story of the novel, you need to know the antecedent events that led to the current situation. （为了理解小说的故事情节，你需要了解导致当前情况的前因后果）

2. The antecedent condition for the success of the project was proper planning and preparation. （项目成功的前提条件是恰当的规划和准备）