adj.先前的，过去的，预知的
v.（在位置时间或程度方面）走在…之前，居先( forego的过去分词 )

原形：forego

The decision to close the factory was a foregone conclusion.
关闭工厂的决定是注定的结果。
The election result was foregone; everyone knew who would win.
选举结果是意料之中的，大家都知道谁会获胜。
The debate was interesting but the outcome was foregone.
这场辩论虽有趣，但结果早已注定。
It was foregone that he would receive the award for his outstanding contribution.
他获得这个奖项是板上钉钉的事，因为他做出了杰出的贡献。
The project's failure was foregone due to poor planning and execution.
由于计划和执行不力，项目的失败早已注定。
With no competition, her victory in the race was a foregone matter.
没有对手的情况下，她在比赛中获胜是毫无疑问的。
The retirement of the CEO was a foregone conclusion after the company's poor financial performance.
在公司财务表现不佳后，CEO的退休已是必然。
The decision to cancel the event due to the pandemic was a foregone one.
由于疫情，取消活动的决定是早就确定的。
The negotiation was merely a formality; the terms were foregone.
谈判只是一种形式，条款早已确定。
His appointment as the new manager was a foregone decision by the board.
他被任命为新经理是董事会早就决定的事情。