a word, letter, or number placed before another
置于前面的词(字母,数字)
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the Institute was granted the prefix ‘Royal' in 1961 .这一研究院在1961年被冠以“皇家”称号。
an element placed at the beginning of a word to adjust or qualify its meaning (e.g.
前缀(置于词首以改变、修饰词义,如
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ex-, non-, re-;
或在有的语言中表曲折变化)。
a title placed before a name (e.g.
称谓(如Mr)。
add (something) at the beginning as a prefix or introduction
给…加前缀;加…作为前言
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a preface is prefixed to the book .该书前加有序言。
add a prefix or introduction to (something)
把前缀(或引言)加在…上
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all three-digit numbers will now be prefixed by 580 .所有的三位数前现在都加上580.
"mid 16th cent. (as a verb): from Old French