precede 与 proceed

动词 precede 与 proceed 的拼法及发音相当类似，因此两者非常容易混淆；然而，这两个单词的字源及意思截然不同。

precede：领先；发生或在…之前存在。

1. The publication of Leibnitz’s work on calculus preceded that of Newton.
2. In the experiments, it was found that the structural transition precedes the magnetic transition.
3. What does it mean for cause to precede effect?

proceed：继续；接着动作；开始进行。

4. After treating the general linear case, we proceed to consider several nonlinear systems.
5. Please proceed with your argument.
6. In this case, the conventional approach is to proceed with chemotherapy after excision.