come before

短语

发生于...之前, 在...之上

词形变化

came before comes before 三单 comes before coming before coming before 现在分词 came before 过去式

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To appear publicly in front of someone superior.

    及物

    He was summoned to come before the king.

  2. 2.

    to be of greater importance (than)

    及物

    Looking out for your family should come before making money.

  3. 3.

    to be judged, decided or discussed by authority.

    及物

    Jones' behavior will come before the board of directors.

  4. 4.

    To precede.

    及物

    F comes before G in the alphabet.

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