happening or existing before something or someone else

The previous owner of the house had built an extension on the back. 这所房子以前的主人对房子后部进行了扩建。

Training is provided, so no previous experience is required for the job. 这项工作提供培训，因此不要求以前有相关经验。

He has two daughters from a previous marriage. 他在前次婚姻中育有两个女儿。

If someone has previous, they have been found guilty of one or more crimes in the past. Previous is short for "previous convictions".

He's got previous for stealing from his employer. 他有从雇主那里偷东西的犯罪前科。