once upon a time
US /wʌns əˈpɑːn ə taɪm/
UK /wʌns əˈpɑːn ə taɪm/
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很久很久以前
used at the beginning of a traditional story to signify that it took place in the distant past
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Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess who lived in a grand castle.
很久很久以前，有一位美丽的公主住在一座宏伟的城堡里。
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The storyteller began, "Once upon a time, in a land far away..."
讲故事的人开始说：“很久很久以前，在一个遥远的国度里……”