precedent
n
(a) [C] earlier decision, case, event, etc that is regarded as an example or rule for what comes later 可援為先例的判決、 事例、 事件等
create/establish/set a precedent (for sth) (為某事物)開創先例
serve as a precedent for sth 為某事物提供范例
There is no precedent for such an action. 這種行動沒有先例可循.
(b) [U] existing precedents (used esp in the expressions shown) 先例(尤用於下列示例)
without precedent 沒有先例
break with precedent, ie not act according to precedents 打破先例(不按先例行事).
?? 考研助記
pre+ced走+ent→走在前面的東西→先例
?? 擴展釋義
*['presid?nt]n. 先例, 前例a. 在先的, 在前的【經】 前例相關詞組: have no precedent to go by without precedent in history