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precedents

/ˈpresɪdənts/ /ˈpresɪdens/

Meanings
noun

先例，判例。

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

Examples :

""The judge relied on legal precedents from similar cases to decide the verdict in this trial." "
法官依靠以往类似案件的法律先例来决定这次审判的判决。
law politics government history

Related Words

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subsequent adjective

/ˈsʌbsəkwənt/

随后的，后来的.

"Growth was dampened by a softening of the global economy in 2001, but picked up in the subsequent years due to strong growth in China."

2001年全球经济放缓抑制了增长，但在随后的几年里，由于中国经济的强劲增长而有所回升。

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

学生，学员

"He is a student of life."

他是一个在人生中不断学习的人。

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implemented verb

/ˈɪmplɪˌmɛntɪd/ /ˈɪmpləˌmɛntɪd/

实施，执行。

"It’s a good thought, but it will be a difficult thing to implement."

这想法很好，但要真正实施起来恐怕很难。

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instances noun

/ˈɪnstənsɪz/

催促，敦促，坚持。

"Despite my instances that I needed more time, the teacher insisted I turn in the assignment by the end of class. "

虽然我一再催促老师给我更多时间，但老师仍然坚持要我在下课前交作业。

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established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

建立， 确立。

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

该公司确立了一项新政策，以提高员工安全。

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christmas noun

/ˈkrɪsməs/

圣诞节

"We celebrate Christmas with our family every year."

我们每年都和家人一起庆祝圣诞节。

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precedent noun

/pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/

先例，范例。

"The court case set a precedent for future cases involving similar environmental damage. "

这起法庭案件为未来涉及类似环境破坏的案件开创了一个先例。

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judgment noun

/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

判断， 判决.

"The teacher's judgment of the student's essay was based on clear criteria. "

老师对学生文章的判断是基于明确的标准。

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

本金， 资金。

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

你每月还房贷的一部分用来减少本金，剩下的部分用来支付利息。

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aforementioned noun

/əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/

上述， 前述。

"We reviewed John's and Mary's applications; the aforementioned was highly impressive. "

我们审核了约翰和玛丽的申请，上述申请给人留下了深刻的印象。

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thanksgiving noun

/ˈθæŋksˌɡɪv.ɪŋ/

感谢，感恩。

"After receiving the birthday gift, she expressed her thanksgiving with a big hug. "

收到生日礼物后，她用一个大大的拥抱表达了她的感谢之情。

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agreements noun

/əˈɡriːmənts/

协议, 协定, 共识

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."

达成协议; 英国和美国谈判代表接近达成协议; 他点头表示同意。