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beforehand

🇬🇧 UK/bi'fɒ:hænd/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLC2

Definitions

adv.

At an earlier time; in advance; before something happens

预先,事先

adj.

Done or prepared in advance; anticipatory

预先准备好的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
beforeother
+
handhand, the end part of the arm
=beforehand

Common Collocations

  • 1.plan beforehand提前计划
  • 2.prepare beforehand提前准备
  • 3.arrange beforehand提前安排

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We planned the event beforehand to avoid last-minute problems.

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