previous
noun
UK/ˈpriː.vi.əs/
US/ˈpriː.vi.əs/
Definitions of previous noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)slang(俚语)
If someone has a previous record, it indicates they have been found guilty of one or more crimes in the past. "Previous" is a shortened term for "previous convictions."
犯罪前科（previous convictions 的缩写）
He has a previous record for theft from his former employer.
他有从前雇主那里盗窃的前科。
The police discovered the suspect had a previous record after his arrest.
警方在逮捕后发现该嫌疑人有前科。
It's hard for her to find a job because she has a previous record.
她很难找到工作，因为她有前科。
adjective
UK/ˈpriː.vi.əs/
US/ˈpriː.vi.əs/
Definitions of previous adjective
- B1Before noun(前置形容词)
Happening or existing before the current moment or something else.
先前的；以往的
I sold my previous phone.
我卖掉了之前的手机。
During the meeting, we revisited the previous decisions.
在会议中，我们重新审视了之前的决定。
Before this promotion, he held a previous position at a lower level.
在这次晋升之前，他担任过一个较低层级的之前职位。