earlier
adj. 早期的,初期的
adv. 早期(地),初期(地)
Earlier is the comparative of early.
Earlier is used to refer to a point or period in time before the present or before the one you are talking about.
As mentioned earlier, the University supplements this information with an interview...
如前所述,大學將透過面試對這一資訊進行補充。
Earlier, it had been hoped to use the indoor track.
之前曾經希望能使用室內跑道。
1. (comparative and superlative of `early') more early than; most early;
1. earlier in time; previously;
2. comparatives of `soon' or `early';
3. before now;
A few days earlier he had received a telegram from Lord Lloyd.
幾天前,他收到勞埃德勳爵發來的一封電報。
The earlier the treatment is given, the better the patient's chances.
病人越早接受治療,康復的可能性就越大。
Girls generally reach sexual maturity two years earlier than boys.
通常女孩性發育成熟要比男孩早兩年。
It would be nice to be able to afford to retire earlier.
無後顧之憂而能提早退休當是件幸事。
If I may return to what we were talking about earlier.
讓我們再回到之前的那個話題。