"previously" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 先前
• 之前

Definition

在较早的时候；在现在之前，或在所谈论的那个时间之前。用来表示某事更早发生过或曾经是真实的。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词常见于正式或中性的英语，尤其在书面语中，如 'previously mentioned'、'previously owned'。在日常口语里，'before' 往往更自然。它通常表示时间上更早，而不只是列表中的先后顺序。

Examples

I had seen that movie previously.

我**之前**看过那部电影。

She worked here previously.

她**之前**在这里工作过。

This house was previously a school.

这栋房子**先前**是一所学校。

As previously discussed, the meeting starts at nine.

如**先前**所讨论，会议九点开始。

He was previously married, but he's single now.

他**之前**结过婚，但现在单身。

The app was previously free, but now you need a subscription.

这个应用**之前**是免费的，但现在你需要订阅。