predecessor
前任
definition
noun
the new president's foreign policy is very similar to that of his predecessor
a person who held a job or office before the current holder.
translation of 'Predecessor'
noun
前任,
前任者
example
The old pavilion had been knocked down to be replaced by a new structure in the style of its 'predecessor' .
Yes, the current York City chairman and his 'predecessor' are very different men.
Watching it all will be his 'predecessor' , currently holed up in Australia, unable to get back home.
Two years ago, the Competition Authority decided to take up where its 'predecessor' left off.
In this context comparisons to his great 'predecessor' in office do not seem to me absurd.
Critics say he is more militant than his 'predecessor' .
The interior is a significant improvement over its 'predecessor' in terms of overall design.
The government has followed the path of its 'predecessor' by forgetting it's role in an actual democracy.
the chapel was built in 1864 on the site of its 'predecessor'
The replacement machine is about a quarter smaller than its 'predecessor' and cheaper.
During this time the temple was rebuilt following the demolition of its 'predecessor' .
Her 'predecessor' had apparently turned her office into a cosy front room, complete with a fireplace.
Some might say the big screen, as much as anything else, contributed to his 'predecessor' 's downfall.
China has been negotiating for 15 years to join the 141-nation WTO and its 'predecessor' organization.
the new president's foreign policy is very similar to that of his 'predecessor'
Goldie provides an interesting contrast with her 'predecessor' when it comes to people skills.
However, as with its famous 'predecessor' Napster, downloading music from the site is illegal.
It is crowned with a stone shell keep of about 1300, which replaced a timber 'predecessor' .
the new President's foreign policy is very similar to that of his 'predecessor'
Sadly this current production is unlikely to follow in it's 'predecessor' 's footsteps.
I have not doubt this one will outsell its 'predecessor' .
When I started this job my 'predecessor' left me a guide which I referred to constantly for the first few weeks.
The road bridge was built over the town's railway line to replace its 'predecessor' , because of safety concerns.
Harrigan's 'predecessors' helped establish corporate governance as a force for change.
Just over three years ago, one of Father Marvin's 'predecessors' was assaulted by a woman demanding money.
As such, she may be given the second chance denied to her 'predecessors' .
Very few composers in this period have wasted time in crowing over the internal contradictions of their 'predecessors' .
If they are as harsh in judging us as we are in judging our 'predecessors' , then we will certainly be condemned.
In this context, such systems will inevitably replace their paper based 'predecessors' .
However, the manner in which his 'predecessors' vacated the manager's office has left a bitter taste in some quarters.
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