earliest

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最早

happening or done before the usual or expected time.

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we ate an early lunch

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untimely premature before time unseasonable prompt timely quick speedy rapid fast expeditious rathe

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overdue

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最早

belonging or happening near the beginning of a particular period.

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an early goal secured victory

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advance forward prior initial preliminary first primary pilot test trial

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late

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最早

before the usual or expected time.

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I was planning to finish work early today

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prematurely ahead of time ahead of schedule in good time betimes

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最早

near the beginning of a particular time or period.

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we lost a couple of games early in the season

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