predates
v.
提早日期,居先( predate的第三人称单数 );
例句:
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The monument predates the arrival of the druids in Britain.
这一遗迹在德鲁伊特来到不列颠前就已存在。
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The F - 16's evolution predates the ECP process for the airplane.
F -16 的发展过程对于飞机本身来说要早于ECP程序的开始.
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The building predates World War II.
那楝建筑物建于第二次世界大战前.
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Wheeler, though the question probably well predates hismusings.
来自SA
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This predates Penrose's writings by several years.
来自SA
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Mr. Weir's interest in fashion predates his interest in skating.
来自WSJ