事前

事前 [shì qián]

1. ■ before the event; in advance; beforehand:

事前毫无准备 with no preparation at all;

事前准备好 be prepared beforehand;

未来之事事前有预兆。 Coming events cast their shadows before.

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常用词组

1. ■ 事前从犯 accessory before the fact;

2. ■ 事前分析 ex ante analysis;

3. ■ 事前故意 antecedent intent; intent before the fact;

4. ■ 事前技术调研 prior-art search;

5. ■ 事前审计 pre-audit