n. 先例，前例；判例，实例；常规，惯例
adj. 在先的，前面的
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词根：precede
adj.
preceding 在前的；前述的
precedented 有先例的
precedential 有先例的；优先的
n.
precedence 优先；居先
v.
preceding 在...之前（precede的ing形式）
vi.
precede 领先，在前面
vt.
precede 领先，在…之前；优于，高于
1.Was there a precedent for such an action?
那么，这样的举措是否有先例呢？
2.He can argue that there is a precedent.
多迪克争辩说曾有先例。
3.They're keenly aware that whatever they decide will set a precedent.
他们敏锐地意识到无论他们决定怎么做，都会开创先例。
4.There's a precedent to quote.
有例可援。
5.Despite the modesty of the benefit, the Chamber of Commerce and other business groups fought it bitterly, describing it as "government-run personnel management" and a "dangerous precedent".
尽管利益有限，但商会和其他商业团体对此进行了激烈的抗争，称其为“政府经营的人事管理”和“危险的先例”。
6.They were determined to break from precedent.
他们决心打破先例。
7.Historical precedent suggests that science and politics can overcome resistance from businesses that pollute and poison but it takes time, and success often starts small.
历史先例表明，政治和科学能够抵抗具破坏性的有害企业，但是这需要时间，且一开始的成功都很微小。
8.The second danger is of setting an awkward precedent.
第二点是开启了一个不好的先例。
9.The second danger is of setting an awkward precedent.
第二点是开启了一个不好的先例。