anterior

• 指位于前部或前面的，常用于解剖学中表示身体的前侧；也可表示时间上较早的或先前的。

Relating to the front or forward part of something, often used in anatomy or formal descriptions of position.

1. Front toothB2formal

   A tooth located at the front of the mouth, typically incisors and canines.

   前牙

   • The dentist examined her anterior teeth for cavities.
   • He chipped one of his anterior teeth while eating.
   • Anterior teeth are important for biting and smiling.

2. Front or forward positionC1formal

   Located near the head end or toward the front plane of a body.

   前侧的

   • The anterior part of the brain controls many cognitive functions.
   • In anatomy, the anterior surface of the heart faces the sternum.
   • The injury affected the anterior region of the leg.

   同义词cranialforeforwardfrontfrontalventral

   反义词backposteriorrear

3. Earlier in timeC1formal

   Occurring or existing before something else in time.

   先前的

   • The anterior events led to the current situation.
   • This document is anterior to the treaty signed last year.
   • The anterior period of the project was focused on research.

   同义词antecedentforegoingformerprecedingpreviousprior

   反义词posteriorsubsequent

• 指位于口腔前部的牙齿，即门牙或切牙。

A noun referring to a tooth located at the front of the mouth.

1. Front toothB2formal

   A tooth located at the front of the mouth, typically an incisor.

   前牙

   • The dentist examined her anterior for signs of decay.
   • He had a chipped anterior from the accident.
   • Braces are often used to align the anteriors.

   同义词front toothincisor

2. Front part of the bodyC1formalmedical

   The part of an organism that is situated near the head or the front plane of the body.

   前部

   • The anterior of the insect is covered with a hard shell.
   • In anatomy, the anterior refers to the front side of the body.
   • The injury affected the anterior of the knee joint.

   同义词forepartfront

   反义词posterior

3. Earlier in timeC1formal

   Occurring or existing before something else in time.

   先前的

   • The anterior events led to the current crisis.
   • This document is anterior to the treaty signed last year.
   • The anterior period of the project was marked by intense research.

   同义词antecedentforerunnerprecursorpredecessor

   反义词posteriorsubsequent