以前
adverb
before, previously
before, previously
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這條街以前有很多書店，現在只剩一家。
There used to be many bookstores on this street, but now there's only one left.
以前常常寫信給住在國外的朋友。
I used to often write letters to friends who lived abroad.
以前在歐洲住過幾年。
I used to live in Europe for a few years.
以前去過香港兩次。
I’ve been to Hong Kong twice before.
過馬路以前要先看左右兩邊。
Look both ways before crossing the street.
以前出國時常要先買一張當地的電話卡。
When traveling abroad in the past, I often had to buy a local phone card first.
寄包裹以前要先去一趟郵局。
I need to go to the post office before mailing the package.
早上七點以前搭車比較不會塞。
If you travel before seven in the morning, you're less likely to hit traffic.
這個漢字我以前沒學過。
I haven’t learned this Chinese character before.
報告明天下午以前要交。
The report has to be submitted by tomorrow afternoon.