来自precede,先走，先于，-ent,现在分词后缀。词性由形容词变名词，引申词义先例，常规等。

1. They're keenly aware that whatever they decide will set a precedent.

他们深知无论他们的决定是什么，都将开创先例。

来自柯林斯例句

2. Would it not set a precedent? Would it not open the floodgates?

难道它不会成为先例吗？难道它不会引发更多类似的问题吗？

来自柯林斯例句

3. They were determined to break from precedent.

他们决心打破先例。

来自柯林斯例句

4. The ruling set a precedent for future libel cases.

这项裁决为今后的诽谤案提供了判例。

来自《权威词典》

5. Is there a precedent for what you want me to do?

你要我做的事有前例可援 吗 ?

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

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