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Previous Pri:Vjəs A.在先的,以前的 英 Adj 在先的,以前的 Existing Mentioned

单词 previous
音标 ['pri:vjəs]
解释 a.在先的,以前的
红宝书 【英】 adj. 在先的,以前的 (existing before the one mentioned)
【记】 pre(以前)+vi(道 路)+ous
字源 previous (adj.)
1620s, from Latin praevius "going before," from prae "before" (see pre-) + via "road" (see via). Related: Previously.
不择手段背单词
趣味全助记 【记】pre前 + vious via道路,在道路上走在前面的,以前
【相关】devious 偏僻的, 迂回的

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