before
prep. /bɪˈfɔːr/ A1
在……之前
Earlier than a particular event or time.
仙境例句
Before the quarrel with Time, it was not always six o'clock at the Hatter's table.
在跟时间吵架以前，帽匠的茶桌上并不总是六点钟。
原著这一句
“And be quick about it,” added the Hatter, “or you’ll be asleep again before it’s done.”
“动作快点，”帽匠补充说，“免得你故事还没讲完就又睡着了。”
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