predecessor
n
1 person who held an office or position before sb else (职务或职位的)前任者
The decision was made by my predecessor. 那一决定是我的前任作出的.
2 thing that has been followed or replaced by sth else 被接继或被取代的事物
Will the new plan be any more acceptable than its predecessors? 新计画比原先的计画更能令人满意吗? Cf 参看 successor.
I think it would be a good idea to have comments from secretaries and typists who are already using it. Then they can express their satisfaction with the product.
我认为,听听使用过这种计算机的秘书和打字员的反映,倒是个好主意。他们可以发表对产品满意的意见。
I think there is a possible problem if you tell the manager about the thief.
我想,如果你向经理告发这个窃贼,可能存在这样一个问题。
As in Australia, the first settlers found many strange birds and animals that exist nowhere else in the world.