precedent [ˈpresɪdənt]
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基本释义
n.先例,前例;惯例;adj.在前的,在先的
英英释义
an action , situation or decision which has already happened and which can be used as a reason why a similar action or decision should be performed or taken
参考例句
Is there a precedent for what you want me to do? 你要我做的事有前例可援吗?
This is a wonderful achievement without precedent in Chinese history. 这是中国历史上亘古未有的奇绩。
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