1. Figure in bracket refers to percentage change over preceding year. 括号内的数字指与去年比较的变动百分率。
2. So in effect, such a cleared box cannot be at the same horizontal level as a preceding float. 这样的成效是，一个被清算的盒无法与前置浮动保持在同一个程度地位上。
3. The Marxist and purchasing-power schools attribute every depression of the past to a preceding failure to pay such wages. 马克思学派及购买力学派将以往的每一次经济萧条，归咎于此前没能支付这种工资。
英英解释
adj.
1. existing or coming before
2. preceding in time or order
3. of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office
