| 释义 |
previous previous /ˈpriː.vi.əs/ adjective [before noun] ► B1 happening or existing before something or someone else: » The previous owner of the house had built an extension on the back.» Training is provided, so no previous experience is required for the job.» He has two daughters from a previous marriage.Thesaurus+: ↑Before, after and already , ↑After and behind• • • Extra Examples:» He took over from the previous headmaster in February.» Sales this year exceeded the total for the two previous years.» I'd just like to comment on what your previous caller was saying.» He has a long record of previous convictions for similar offences.» Her previous secretary only lasted a month. |