adj.在先的，先前的
n.先行词，前事，前情，祖先，先人，先行语

原形：antecedent复数：antecedents

The antecedent of the pronoun "he" in the sentence is "John.
句子中代词"他"的先行词是"约翰"。
In logic, an antecedent is the first half of a conditional statement that must be true for the consequence to follow.
在逻辑学中，先行项是条件语句的第一部分，必须为真，后果才随之发生。
The clause "if it rains" serves as the antecedent for the consequent "we'll stay indoors.
从句“如果下雨”作为结果“我们将待在室内”的先行条件。
Identifying the antecedent of a pronoun helps clarify the meaning of the sentence.
确定代词的先行词有助于澄清句子的意义。
The phrase "the book on the table" is the antecedent for the pronoun "it" in the next sentence.
短语“桌子上的书”是下一句中代词“它”的先行词。
In the argument, the premise acts as the antecedent to the conclusion drawn.
在论证中，前提作为得出结论的先行条件。
Understanding the relationship between the antecedent and the consequent is crucial in logical reasoning.
理解先行项和结果之间的关系对于逻辑推理至关重要。
The word "dog" is the antecedent for the pronoun "its" in the sentence.
单词“狗”是句子中代词“它的”先行词。
The antecedent event triggered a series of consequences that were unforeseen.
先行事件引发了一系列未曾预见的后果。
To avoid confusion, it's important to ensure the antecedent of every pronoun is clear within the context.
为了避免混淆，确保每个代词的先行词在上下文中清晰是很重要的。