prequel

n. (据已问世文艺作品的情节凭想象上溯创作的)先行篇, 前篇

发音

/ˈpɹiːkwəl/

词形变化

prequels 复数 prequels

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    In a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor, especially the original narrative or (perhaps improper usage) any narrative work with at least one sequel.

    前传

    语言学

    2008, 26 February, Andrew Pierce, "JRR Tolkien's estate to sue Lord of the Rings filmmakers New Line Cinema over profits, in The Daily Telegraph They are also threatening to block the production of the long-awaited prequel, The Hobbit, which may now be cancelled.

词源

Patterned after sequel using pre- (“before”).

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