单词
precedent
读音
ˈpresɪdənt
美式 ˈpresɪdənt
英式 ˈpresɪdənt
词根
该单词来自于拉丁词根 "ced", 其含义是"走"。与这个词根相关的单词有：precede（领先），recede（后退），concede（让步）等等。
释义
["n. 先例；前例\n adj. 在前的；在先的\n \n [\n 复数\n precedents\n ]"]
例句
They were determined to break from precedent.
他们决心打破先例。
The ruling set a precedent for future libel cases.
这项裁决为今后的诽谤案提供了判例。
The trial could set an important precedent for dealing with similar cases.
这次审判能为处理类似案件开创一个重要先例。
If Apple alters the security model of future iPhones so that even its own engineers' “reasonable assistance” will not be able to crack a given device when compelled by the government, a precedent set in this case might lose its lasting force
They were determined to break from precedent.
他们决心打破先例。
The ruling set a precedent for future libel cases.
这项裁决为今后的诽谤案提供了判例。
The trial could set an important precedent for dealing with similar cases.
这次审判能为处理类似案件开创一个重要先例。
If Apple alters the security model of future iPhones so that even its own engineers' “reasonable assistance” will not be able to crack a given device when compelled by the government, a precedent set in this case might lose its lasting force
强化记忆
可以联想“pre”为“在前面”，“ced”为“走”，所以precedent就象征着过去的事件，就像我们在行走的道路上的标记，为我们今后的行为提供指引。
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