汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 之前
之前
before / prior to / ago / previously / beforehand
表示在某个时间或处所的前面。一般多指时间。
zhī qián
EXAMPLE SENTENCES

不要侮辱你之前的老板或者之前的雇主。

Do not insult your former boss or your former employer.

九分比之前高了。

Nine points is higher than before.

上床睡觉之前,别忘了封火。

Don't forget to damp down the fire before going to bed.

进洗手间之前,请先开灯。

Before going into the bathroom, please turn on the light.

在开悟之前,砍柴,挑水。

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

美国队屈居亚军,排在日本队之前

The USA had to settle for silver ahead of the Japanese team.

开炮之前敌人正在撤退。

The enemy retreated after heavy losses.

她考历史之前临时抱佛脚。

She's cramming for her history exam.

检测器:初始化之前读取字段。

Detector: Field read before being initialized.

之前请看游戏说明。

Please see game elucidation before play.