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A: The case was historic. B: Why, did it set a precedent ? precedent n.1.先例，范例，判例 2.惯例 A: Did Mr. Smith win the election? B: No, he precipitated his downfall long ago. precipitate vt.1.(突如其来地)使发生，促成 2.使沉淀，使沉析 n.沉淀物 a.突如其来的 A: Did the case reach a conclusion? B: No, the lack of firm evidence precluded a final decision. preclude vt.阻止，排除，妨碍 A: Did you meet your predecessors before entering this company? B: No, they left before I arrived. predecessor n.1.前任，前辈 2.(被取代的)原有事物，前身 A: You rarely agree with the majority. B: Just because ideas are predominant , it does not make them right. predominant a.1.占主导地位的，显著的 2.(在数量等方面)占优势的，占绝大多数的 A: What is the prefix to your local telephone number? B: I m not sure, you better check the phone book. prefix | 
