This event antedates the discovery of America by several centuries.

這件事比發(fā)現(xiàn)美洲早幾個世紀(jì).

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This old carriage antedates the invention of the car.

這輛舊馬車是在汽車發(fā)明前就存在的.

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This event long antedates the arrival of Columbus in America.

這件事的發(fā)生遠在哥倫布到達美洲之前.

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