before
US /bɪˈfɔːr/
UK /bɪˈfɔːr/
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在...之前
during the period of time preceding (a particular event or time)
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Always wash your hands before eating.
饭前务必洗手。
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She arrived just before noon.
她刚好在中午前到达。
2.
在...面前
in front of (someone or something)
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The judge stood before the jury.
法官站在陪审团面前。
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He knelt before the king.
他跪在国王面前。
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以前, 之前
at an earlier time; previously
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I've seen this movie before.
我以前看过这部电影。
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She had never flown before.
她以前从未飞过。
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在...之前
at an earlier time than (something else)
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He finished the race before anyone else.
他比任何人都先完成了比赛。
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Make sure you lock the door before you leave.
离开前务必锁好门。