before [bɪˈfɔ:(r)]

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prep./conj.在…以前

at or during a time earlier than (the thing mentioned )

She needs the work done before tomorrow. 她必须在明天以前完成这项工作。
I must finish this letter before I go home. 我必须在回家以前写完这封信。