语法与词汇 At the inauguration ceremony, the newly elected president ______ his speech with a few words of thanks to his supporters.

【正确答案】 B

【答案解析】句意：在就职典礼上，新当选的总统在演讲前说了几句话来表达对支持者的感谢。 precede是及物动词，意为“先于……；在……之前加上” 。 proceed是不及物动词，意为“进行；继续进行” ，后常接介词with和to。 preclude预防；阻止” 。