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单词 beforehand
释义 beforehand
\ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adverb (or adjective)
Etymology: Middle English before hand, beforen hand, from before, beforen before + hand
1.
 a. : in anticipation : so as to be prepared
  < all equipment must be in the trucks beforehand >
  < taken … pains to inform himself beforehand concerning the subject matter — Vera M. Dean >
 b. : in advance
  < demanding his fee beforehand >
  < payment beforehand >
2. : before, previously
 < the city had beforehand borne a different name >
specifically : before the appointed time
 < he arrived at the meeting place beforehand >
3.
 a. : in a sound financial state : possessing enough or somewhat more than enough
  < he was ever a little beforehand and never lived precariously >
 b. of money : in reserve or excess
  < having nothing beforehand >
4. : in a position to or being able to forestall or anticipate something — used with with
 < a general ever beforehand with his enemy >
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