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be a prerequisite for sth
A good understanding of mathematics is a prerequisite for this course.
良好的数学基础是这门课程的先决条件。
先决条件；前提
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先决条件；前提
Something required in advance or as a necessary prior condition for something else.
A good understanding of mathematics is a prerequisite for this course.
良好的数学基础是这门课程的先决条件。
先决条件；必要条件。
Something that is required as necessary or indispensable, or as a prior condition of something else.
预先要求的事物
something that is required in advance
预修课程；先修科目。
A course or topic that must be completed before another course or topic can be started.
A strong foundation in mathematics is a prerequisite for this advanced course.
扎实的数学基础是这门高级课程的先决条件。
AI contextual example
Having a valid passport is a prerequisite for international travel.
持有有效护照是国际旅行的必备条件。
AI contextual example
The company requires a bachelor's degree as a prerequisite for the management program.
该公司要求本科学位作为管理项目的先决条件。
AI contextual example
Latin was a prerequisite for admission
拉丁语是入学的先决条件。
WordNet
A good understanding of mathematics is a prerequisite for this course.
良好的数学基础是这门课程的先决条件。
"prerequisite to" 与 "prerequisite for" 可互换，但 "to" 更正式。
Experience in sales is a prerequisite to becoming a manager.
销售经验是成为经理的先决条件。
You must meet the prerequisites for the advanced class.
你必须满足高级课程的前提条件。
"satisfy" 与 "meet" 可互换，但 "satisfy" 更正式。
Students must satisfy all prerequisites before enrolling.
学生必须在注册前满足所有先决条件。
Not this
Good English is a prerequisite of the job.
Use this
Good English is a prerequisite for the job.
介词误用：prerequisite 常与介词 for 或 to 搭配，表示“...的先决条件”，而不是 of。
Not this
This course is prerequisite to that one.
Use this
This course is a prerequisite for that one.
词性混淆：prerequisite 作名词时需加冠词，不能直接作形容词使用。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
……的先决条件
A good grasp of grammar is a prerequisite for learning a foreign language.
良好的语法掌握是学习外语的先决条件。
……的前提
Basic computer skills are a prerequisite to most office jobs.
基本的计算机技能是大多数办公室工作的前提。
必要前提
Trust is an essential prerequisite for a healthy relationship.
信任是健康关系的必要前提。
满足先修要求
You must meet the prerequisites before enrolling in the advanced course.
在注册高级课程之前，你必须满足先修要求。
先修课程
Calculus I is a prerequisite course for this physics class.
微积分I是这门物理课的先修课程。
Use prerequisite naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
记住 pre（前面）+ requisite（必需的）：在往前学之前必须完成的事，就是 prerequisite（先决条件/先修课）。
语域：mixed 常见场景：academic course requirements、job descriptions、official rules and policies prerequisite 是比较正式的词，多用于课程要求、职位条件、规章制度等正式语境；日常口语中较少出现，常可用 requirement 等更普通的词代替。
常接介词 for 或 to 表示'...的先决条件'
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