earlier

柯林斯词典

earlier /ˈɜːlɪə/

• 1. Earlier is the comparative of . (early)的比较级

• 2. ADV Earlier is used to refer to a point or period in time before the present or before the one you are talking about. 早些时候地

  As mentioned earlier, the university supplements this information with an interview. 正如早些时候提到的，该大学用一次采访来补充这个资料。

  ...political reforms announced by the president earlier this year. …今年早些时候总统宣布的政治改革。

• 3. ADJ Earlier is also an adjective. 早些时候的[ADJ n]

  Earlier reports of gunshots have not been substantiated. 早先关于枪击的报道还没有被证实。

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