previously

中文意思

• adv. 先前
• adv. 以前

英文释义

• adv. at an earlier time or formerly

例句

1. adv. 先前

   The building was previously used as a hospital before it was turned into a museum.

   这座建筑在变成博物馆之前，先前是用作医院的。

2. adv. 以前

   She now lives in Beijing, but she previously worked in Shanghai for three years.

   她现在住在北京，但她以前在上海工作过三年。