1. We shall first look briefly at the historical antecedents of this theory. 我们首先简要地回顾一下该理论历史上的先例。
2. In addition to exploring the possible antecedents of theater, scholars have also theorized about the motives that led people to develop theater. 除了探索戏剧可能的起源,学者们还从理论上探讨了人们发展戏剧的动机。
3. There was a mystery hanging over her antecedents. 她的身世中有一个神秘之处。