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prequels

/ˈpriːkwəlz/

Meanings
noun

前传，前篇。

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.

Examples :

"The Star Wars prequels told the story of Anakin Skywalker's early life, before the original Star Wars movie. "
星球大战前传讲述了安纳金·天行者早期的故事，也就是最初的《星球大战》电影之前发生的事情。
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Related Words

Illustration sequel

sequel noun

/ˈsiːkwəl/

后记，续集，余波。

"The sequel to the storm was widespread flooding and power outages. "

暴风雨过后，随之而来的是大范围的洪水和停电，这就是它造成的余波。

Illustration series

series noun

/ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsiɹiz/

系列，连续，一连串

"A series of seemingly inconsequential events led cumulatively to the fall of the company."

一连串看似无关紧要的事件最终累积起来，导致了公司的倒闭。

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

特别，尤其。

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

我妹妹很乐于助人，尤其是在整理东西方面。

Illustration improper

improper verb

/ɪmˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɒp.ə/ /ɪmˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

挪用，盗用，限制。

"The city council voted to improper funds from the park's maintenance budget to cover the unexpected costs of the new library, significantly reducing the park's upkeep. "

市议会投票决定挪用公园维护预算中的资金，以弥补新建图书馆的意外开支，这大大减少了公园的维护费用。

Illustration perhaps

perhaps noun

/pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/

不确定性, 可能， 可能性

"My friend's late arrival is a perhaps, a reason for concern, but she's usually punctual. "

我的朋友迟到这件事还说不好，这让人有点担心，但她通常很准时。

Illustration narrative

narrative noun

/ˈnæɹətɪv/

叙述，记叙，故事。

"The teacher's narrative of the historical event was clear and easy to follow. "

老师对这个历史事件的叙述清晰易懂。

Illustration original

original noun

/əˈɹɪdʒnəl/

原作，原本。

"This manuscript is the original."

这份手稿是原作。

Illustration chronologically

chronologically adverb

/ˌkrɑnəˈlɑdʒɪkli/ /ˌkrɒnəˈlɑdʒɪkli/

按时间顺序，依时间先后。

"He had aged but a year chronologically, but in appearance a decade."

按时间顺序计算，他只老了一岁，但外貌上却像老了十年。

Illustration predecessor

predecessor noun

/ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹi.də.sɛs.ɚ/

前任，前辈

"My mom's predecessor as school principal retired last year after 20 years of service. "

我妈妈的前任校长在学校服务了二十年后，去年退休了。

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

以前，事先

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

晚饭前，我做完了作业。

Illustration works

works noun

/wɜːks/ /wɝks/

工作，职业

"The factory's works provided many jobs for the townspeople. "

这家工厂的工作岗位为镇上居民提供了很多就业机会。

Illustration installment

installment noun

/ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/

分期付款， instalments.

"The car payment is in three monthly installments. "

这辆车的付款方式是分三个月支付，每个月付一期。