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Previous
ˈpriviəs
极其常见
800 - 900
800 - 900
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之前的, 早先的, 前一个的, 相同的

Previous 的含义在中文中

“Previous” 是一个常用的英语形容词,意思是“之前的”或“先前的”。它通常用来描述在时间上早于当前时间的事物或事件。

使用场景和例子:

  1. 时间描述:

    • “I attended a previous meeting.”(我参加了之前的会议。)
    • “She lived in that city during a previous year.”(她在前几年住在那个城市。)
  2. 比较和对比:

    • “The previous version of the software had many bugs.”(软件的先前版本有很多错误。)
    • “In previous studies, the results were different.”(在先前的研究中,结果是不同的。)
  3. 个人经历:

    • “He has a previous job in marketing.”(他在市场营销方面有过之前的工作。)
    • “Her previous experience helped her in this role.”(她的先前经验帮助了她在这个角色中。)

常用短语:

  • “previous experience”(先前经验)
  • “previously mentioned”(之前提到的)
  • “the previous day/week/month”(前一天/周/月)

使用语境:
“Previous” 可以在正式和非正式场合中使用。它适用于书面和口头交流,如学术论文、商业报告、日常对话等。

常见错误:

  • 有些学习者可能会混淆“previous”和“last”。“Previous”强调时间上的先前,而“last”通常指的是最近的一个。
  • 例如,"last week" 指的是最近的一周,而 "previous week" 指的是在“last week”之前的一周。

相关词汇:

  • 同义词:former(以前的),prior(先前的)
  • 反义词:next(下一个),following(随后的)

发音细节:
“Previous”的发音为 /ˈpriːviəs/。注意重音在第一个音节上。

语法和词源:
“Previous” 源于拉丁语 “praevius”,意为“在前的”。它通常用作形容词,修饰名词。

Previous 的含义在中文中

之前的

例子:
I had a meeting previous to this one.
在这次会议之前,我有一个会议。
The previous owner of the house made several renovations.
房子的前任拥有者进行了几次翻修。
使用: formal语境: Used to refer to something that occurred before a specific time or event.
笔记: This meaning is commonly used in both written and spoken contexts.

早先的

例子:
Her previous experiences helped her in this job.
她早先的经历在这份工作中帮助了她。
In previous studies, we found similar results.
在早先的研究中,我们发现了类似的结果。
使用: formal语境: Used in academic or professional contexts to refer to earlier studies, jobs, or experiences.
笔记: Often used in discussions or reports about research findings.

前一个的

例子:
Please refer to the previous page for more information.
请参阅前一个页面以获取更多信息。
The previous chapter discusses the background of the issue.
前一个章节讨论了这个问题的背景。
使用: formal语境: Commonly used in written documents, books, and presentations.
笔记: This meaning emphasizes the order of content in documents or presentations.

相同的

例子:
He made a similar mistake as in his previous exams.
他在之前的考试中犯了类似的错误。
Their previous decisions have led to this outcome.
他们之前的决定导致了这个结果。
使用: informal语境: Used when drawing comparisons between past actions or decisions.
笔记: Less formal, often used in conversations.

Previous的同义词

prior

Prior means existing or occurring before in time or order.
例子: Please review the prior chapter before starting this one.
笔记: Prior is more formal and often used in written or professional contexts.

former

Former refers to something that came before or was in a previous state.
例子: She met her former boss at the conference.
笔记: Former is commonly used to refer to a person or thing that held a particular position or status in the past.

last

Last refers to the most recent or final one in a series or sequence.
例子: In the last meeting, we discussed the budget for the upcoming project.
笔记: Last can also imply finality or conclusion in addition to being before the current.

Previous的表达方式,常用短语

In the past

Refers to a time before the present moment.
例子: I have been to Paris in the past.
笔记: Slightly more general than 'previous', can refer to any time in the past.

Beforehand

Refers to doing something in advance or prior to a specific time.
例子: She had studied the material beforehand.
笔记: Emphasizes preparation or action taken before a particular event.

Earlier on

Refers to a time earlier than the current moment or a specific point in time.
例子: She had met him earlier on in the day.
笔记: Indicates a relative comparison to the present or a specific time.

Prior to

Means before a particular time or event.
例子: They discussed the matter prior to the meeting.
笔记: Formal term often used in written or professional contexts to indicate a time before a specific point.

Preceding

Refers to something that comes before or precedes another thing.
例子: The preceding chapter provides background information.
笔记: Commonly used in written or formal contexts to indicate something that comes before another in a sequence.

Formerly

Refers to a previous time or state.
例子: She was formerly a member of the committee.
笔记: Emphasizes a past status, position, or condition of something or someone.

Antecedent to

Means preceding in time or order.
例子: The events that occurred antecedent to the war shaped its outcome.
笔记: A formal expression used to indicate something that comes before or precedes another event or action.

Previous的日常(俚语)表达

Earlier

'Earlier' is often used informally in spoken language to refer to something that occurred before a specific point in time or before an expected time.
例子: He left earlier than expected.
笔记: 'Earlier' is used conversationally to indicate a time before a specific point, whereas 'previous' has a broader application to any preceding occurrence.

Past

In spoken English, 'past' is used to refer to any time before the present, including previous actions, events, or discussions.
例子: She mentioned it in the past discussion.
笔记: While 'previous' is more neutral in tone, 'past' is often used informally and broadly to refer to any time before the present.

Old

'Old' is commonly used informally in spoken language to refer to something that existed or occurred before a recent change or upgrade.
例子: I used to own an old car before buying a new one.
笔记: 'Old' is more casual and colloquial compared to 'previous', which has a more formal connotation.

Previous - 例子

Previous experience is required for this job.
这个工作需要有之前的经验。
The previous owner of the house left some furniture behind.
房子的前任主人留下了一些家具。
Please read the previous chapter before starting this one.
在开始这一章之前,请先阅读上一章。

Previous的语法

Previous - 形容词 (Adjective) / 形容词 (Adjective)
词元: previous
变位
形容词 (Adjective): previous
音节、划分和重音
previous 包含3个音节: pre • vi • ous
音标: ˈprē-vē-əs
pre vi ous , ˈprē əs (红色音节是重读的)

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词频和重要性指数显示一个词在特定语言中出现的频率。 数字越小,词语使用频率越高。 最常用的词通常在1到4000之间。
previous: 800 - 900 (极其常见).
这个重要性指数帮助你在语言学习过程中集中于最有用的词语。
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