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previously

UK/'pri:vju:sli/US
NGSL 2kB2

Definitions

adv.

At an earlier time; before the present or a specified time.

以前,先前,在此之前

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
previroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
+
lyin the manner of
=previously

Common Collocations

  • 1.as previously mentioned如前所述
  • 2.previously unknown此前不为人知的
  • 3.previously thought此前认为的
  • 4.previously held此前持有的(观点)

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She had previously worked as a nurse before becoming a doctor.

  • 2.

    The building was previously used as a warehouse.

  • 3.

    As previously mentioned, the deadline has been moved to Friday.

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