prerequisite

英 [ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt]

美 [ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt]

n.  先决条件; 前提; 必备条件
adj.  必须先具备的，必要的; 先决条件的

复数：prerequisites　

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牛津词典

noun

• 先决条件；前提；必备条件
  something that must exist or happen before sth else can happen or be done
  1. A degree is an essential prerequisite for employment at this level.
     学位是做这级工作必备的先决条件。

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 先决条件；前提；必要条件
  If one thing is aprerequisite foranother, it must happen or exist before the other thing is possible.
  1. Good self-esteem is a prerequisite for a happy life...
     良好的自尊是幸福生活的前提。
  2. Party membership was an essential prerequisite of a successful career.
     成为党员是事业有成必不可少的先决条件。

英英释义

noun

• something that is required in advance
  1. Latin was a prerequisite for admission
  Synonym:requirement

adj

• required as a prior condition or course of study

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