前驱 (qián qū) — forerunner; precursor; pioneer
Definition
A formal, written word for a 'forerunner' or 'pioneer' who paved the way for something later. 比 先锋 more historical and abstract, less about leading a current movement.
noun
forerunnerprecursorpioneer
Examples
- 前驱。Dá ěr wén shì xiàn dài jìn huà lùn de qián qū.Darwin is the forerunner of modern evolutionary theory.
- 前驱。Zhè wèi kē xué jiā shì jì suàn jī jì shù de qián qū.This scientist is a pioneer in computer technology.
- 前驱。Zhè xiē fā míng shì hòu lái jì shù de qián qū.These inventions are precursors to later technology.
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