“前任”的英文是 predecessor。例如：

1. He was a great leader and a difficult act to follow for his successor.（他是一位伟大的领导者，对他的继任者来说是一个难以效仿的榜样。）

2. The new president reversed many of the policies of his predecessor.（新任总统彻底改变了其前任的许多政策。）

3. She was chosen as the new CEO to succeed her predecessor who retired.（她被选为新的首席执行官，以接替退休的前任。）