以前 — meaning in English
yǐ qián
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English meaning
- against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- before preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
- fight verb To engage in physical combat or violence with someone.
- for prep Intended to benefit, belong to, or be given to someone or something.
- of prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
- previously adv At an earlier time, before now or before the point being discussed.
- slate noun A fine-grained gray rock that splits easily into thin flat sheets, often used for roofing.
Senses
以前 is used for these senses in English:
- against In front of; before (a background).
- before In advance of the time when.
- before Under consideration, judgment, authority of (someone).
- fight (intransitive) To strive for something; to campaign or contend for success.
- for Directed at; intended to belong to.
- in favor of For; in support of; approving; supporting.
- of Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
- previously (with past-tense constructions) At an earlier time; already.
against — full definition
- prep In opposition to; contrary to.
- prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
- prep In competition with; versus.
- prep As protection from, or in preparation for.
before — full definition
- preposition Earlier than a particular time or event.
- preposition In front of, in space or in the presence of someone.
- adverb At an earlier time; previously.
- conjunction Earlier than the time when something happens.