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/ɔlrɛdi/

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1 · adverb

before now or before an expected time

表示在现在或预期时间之前已经发生

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The price on the tag already includes this small box.

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标签上的价格已经包括了这个小盒子。

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Pronunciation: /ɔlrɛdi/

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