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以前, 之前
at an earlier point in time
- I had visited that city before.
- She had worked in that department before.
- We've met before, haven't we?
- I read that book before.
- You have asked me this question before.
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前面, 之前
positioned ahead of or in front of a person or object in space
- 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。
- The horse was placed before, ready to take the lead in the race.
马被放在前面，准备在比赛中领先。
- She was positioned before, guiding the others along the path.
她被安置在前面，引导其他人沿着路径前进。
- The captain walked before, setting the course for the journey.
船长走在前面，为旅程设定路线。