Everyday English 7.25

1. precede 领先于，比...重要，在...之上 vt.

The economic growth precedes all the other issues in this country.

2. overt 明显的，公开的，开着的，展开的 adj.

The overt display of emotions is criticized in the high-context socienties.

3. nicety 微妙，细节，细微之处 n.

His demand to see the doctors leaves him little time for the niceties in his work.