previous
/ˈpri:vɪəs; `privɪəs/ adj
1 [attrib 作定语]
coming before in time or order （时间或顺序上）先的, 前的
We had met on a previous occasion. 我们上次见过面.
He was there the previous day. 他前一天还在那儿呢.
Who was the previous owner? 谁是以前的属有人?
I am unable to attend because of a previous engagement. 我因有约在先故不能出席.
The criminal had had four previous convictions. 这名罪犯有四次前科.
Applicants for the job must have previous experience. 申请这份工作的人须先前有过这种工作经验.
2 [pred 作表语]
(infml 口) done or acting too hastily; presumptuous 操之过急; 自行其是
Aren't you rather previous in assuming I am going to pay? 你以为我会付款未免太自作聪明了吧?