Pre-before
The preface usually provides information that the reder should know before the book.
序文常提供读者一些阅读前的须知事项。
Last night my parents attended a preview of a play scheduled to open next Tuesday.
昨天晚上我父母去看了一出定于下星期二演出戏剧的试片。
Did your report follow or precede Jane’s?a prior engagement precludes my coming to your party.
你的报告在珍之后还是之前。先前的一个约会使我不能参加你的宴会。
My preconceived dislike for the book disappeared when I read a few chapters.
先前对这本书的厌恶在我读几章以后就消失了。
Prefabricated homes are quickly erected by putting together large sections previously constructed at a factory.
组合式房屋只要把事先在工厂做好的大组件拼装起来，就可以很快地盖好。
The jury decided that the blow was struck in a moment of panic and had not been premeditated.
陪审团判决那一拳是在恐慌下击出的，并非预谋。
Nineteen of the sailors have rescued.One is missing and presumed dead.
十九个水手获救，有一个失踪且被认为死亡。
If Nancy’s three-year-old brother can read,he must be a precocious child.
如果南茜三岁大的弟弟会读书，那他一定是个早熟的小孩。