before
例子
I had visited that city before.
She had worked in that department before.
Old use例子
The knight rode before, leading the procession through the village.
骑士骑马走在前面，带领队伍穿过村庄。
He stood before, waiting for the others to catch up.
他站在前面，等着其他人赶上。
before
01
在...之前, 前面
ahead of something else in a sequence or order
例子
The number 5 comes before 6 on the list.
数字5在列表中排在6之前。
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
She had to finish her work before dinner.
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
The cat sat before the fireplace, enjoying the warmth.
猫坐在壁炉前，享受着温暖。
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。
例子
She always puts family before work.
她总是把家庭放在工作之前。
He values honesty before all else.
他最重视诚实。
4.1
宁愿, 在...之前
in preference to another option, often implying the alternative is undesirable or unacceptable
例子
I would die before betraying my friends.
我宁愿死也不愿背叛我的朋友。
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。
例子
The case was brought before the judge.
此案被提交给法官。
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
He spoke before the audience about his new book.
他在听众面前谈论了他的新书。
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
They had to retreat before the advancing army.
他们不得不在前进的军队面前撤退。
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。
例子
Before you is a list of recommendations.
在你面前是一份推荐清单。
The options are laid before you for decision.
选项摆在你的面前供你决定。
例子
There are many exciting things waiting before us.
有许多令人兴奋的事情在我们面前等待着。
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
The question of justice is before the people of this nation.
正义的问题摆在这个国家的人民面前。
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 village crumbled before the hurricane ’s fury.
村庄在飓风的愤怒面前崩溃了。
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 total revenue before deductions was $50,000.
扣除前的总收入为50,000美元。
The salary before tax is $4,000 per month.
税前工资为每月4000美元。
before
例子
Do n't forget to lock the door before you go out.
出门之前别忘了锁门。
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
She would leave before she would argue with him.
她宁愿离开也不愿和他争论。
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
We ’ll finish this task before the the day ends.
我们会在一天结束之前完成这个任务。
The train will arrive before you even realize it.
火车会在你意识到之前到达。
例子
The wait for the doctor took longer than we thought before we could see her.
等待医生的时间比我们想象的之前要长。
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
Get that report to me before the deadline expires.
在截止日期到期之前把那份报告交给我。
Leave the door open before the dog escapes.
在狗逃跑之前把门开着。
Before
例子
We had never seen anything like it in the before.
我们以前从未见过这样的事情。
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
The before of the house was unrecognizable after the renovation.
房子的之前在装修后变得无法辨认。
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。
