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posterior

/pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/

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noun

屁股，臀部

Examples :

"After falling on the ice, she had a pain in her posterior. "

她滑冰摔倒后，屁股摔疼了。

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noun

后验概率，后验机率

The probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).

Examples :

"The posterior probability that John will get a promotion is quite high, given his recent excellent performance reviews. "

考虑到约翰最近的出色表现评估，他获得晋升的后验概率相当高。

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adjective

后面的，背面的

Located behind, or towards the rear of an object.

Examples :

"The bus's posterior door is used for exiting, while the front door is for entering. "

公交车的后门是用来下车的，前门是用来上车的。

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adjective

后来的，随后的

Following in order or in time.

Examples :

"The posterior chapters of the history book covered the Civil War. "

这部历史书随后的章节讲述了内战。

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adjective

后部的，背部的

Nearer the back end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.

Examples :

"The posterior part of the classroom, furthest from the teacher's desk, was usually quieter. "

教室后部，也就是离老师讲台最远的地方，通常比较安静。

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adjective

后侧的, 背侧的。

Next to, or facing the main stem or axis.

Examples :

"The botanist pointed to the posterior bud on the branch, explaining it would likely produce leaves later than the terminal one. "

植物学家指着树枝上靠后的那个芽，解释说它出叶的时间可能会比顶端的芽晚。

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