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prior to
somewhat formal : before (a time, event, etc.)在…之前
- Prior to dinner, photographs of the wedding party will be taken.晚宴前将会拍摄婚礼派对照。
- My parents were married just prior to the war.我的父母刚好在战前结了婚。
⇒ Main Entry: 1 prior
prior to
preposition
: in advance of : before
Usage of Prior to
Sometimes termed pompous or affected, prior to is a synonym of before that most often appears in rather formal contexts, such as the annual reports of corporations. It may occasionally emphasize the notion of anticipation.
page makeup decisions are verified and approved prior to typesetting — Publishers Weekly
Example Sentences
make sure all revisions are approved by the author prior to publication
Word History
First Known Use
1706, in the meaning defined above
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