before
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在...之前, 前面
ahead of something else in a sequence or order
例子
Your name is before mine in the phonebook.
电话簿中你的名字在我的名字之前。
例子
He always wakes up before sunrise.
03
在...前面, 在...之前
in front of or ahead of something or someone in space
例子
She stood before the mirror, carefully adjusting her hair.
她站在镜子前，仔细地整理着她的头发。
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He values honesty before all else.
他最重视诚实。
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宁愿, 在...之前
in preference to another option, often implying the alternative is undesirable or unacceptable
例子
They would face defeat before abandoning their beliefs.
他们宁愿面对失败也不愿放弃自己的信念。
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He stood before the council to present his proposal.
他站在理事会面前提出他的提议。
06
在...面前, 面对
in front of others for a performance, presentation, or similar purpose
例子
The orchestra performed before a large crowd.
管弦乐队在大量观众面前表演。
07
在...前面, 面对
used to indicate confronting something directly, often in a challenging or significant way
例子
The council faced the challenge of improving the economy before them.
理事会面临着面前改善经济的挑战。
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The options are laid before you for decision.
选项摆在你的面前供你决定。
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Great challenges lie before us in the next few months.
在接下来的几个月之前，我们面临着巨大的挑战。
10
在...之前, 面对
in relation to or with regard to a specific issue, subject, or moral consideration
例子
His conduct was a matter of great importance before society.
他的行为在社会面前是一个非常重要的问题。
11
在...面前, 面对
under the effect or control of a strong force or event
例子
The tree fell before the strength of the wind.
树在风的威力 面前 倒下了。
12
在...之前
prior to any subtractions, deductions, or changes
例子
The salary before tax is $4,000 per month.
税前工资为每月4000美元。
before
例子
I will call you before I go to bed tonight.
我今晚睡觉之前会给你打电话。
02
在...之前, 而不是
used to show that one action is preferred over another
例子
I would rather walk before I take the bus.
我宁愿在乘公共汽车之前步行。
03
在...之前, 之前
used to show that something happens sooner or faster than expected
例子
The train will arrive before you even realize it.
火车会在你意识到之前到达。
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It was n’t until the last moment before we could submit our project.
直到我们能够提交项目的最后一刻之前。
05
在...之前, 以免
used to indicate that something is done to ensure that a particular situation does not occur
例子
Leave the door open before the dog escapes.
在狗逃跑之前把门开着。
Before
例子
The before of the meeting was filled with brief introductions.
会议的之前充满了简短的介绍。
02
前, 初始状态
an image, condition, or situation that shows the state prior to a specified treatment or change
例子
I prefer the befores in these makeover shows, as they often look more natural.
我更喜欢这些改头换面节目中的之前，因为它们通常看起来更自然。
