B2 adverb 中性

previously

/ˈpriː.vi.əs.li/

Refers to an action, event, or state that occurred at an earlier time or before the current situation being discussed. It is frequently used to establish a sequence of events or to reference information already provided.

例句

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1

I had previously visited the city, so I knew my way around the center.

I had visited the city at an earlier time, so I was familiar with the layout.

2

The candidate has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of a major firm.

The applicant held the position of CEO at an earlier date.

3

Like I said previously, I don't think we should go out tonight.

As I mentioned before, I am not in favor of going out tonight.

词族

副词
previously
形容词
previous
相关
precedence
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记忆技巧

Remember the prefix 'pre-', which means 'before' (like a 'pre-view' you watch before a movie).

快速测验

The artifacts were _______ thought to be from the 15th century, but new evidence suggests they are older.

正确!

正确答案是: previously

例句

1

I had previously visited the city, so I knew my way around the center.

everyday

I had visited the city at an earlier time, so I was familiar with the layout.

2

The candidate has previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of a major firm.

formal

The applicant held the position of CEO at an earlier date.

3

Like I said previously, I don't think we should go out tonight.

informal

As I mentioned before, I am not in favor of going out tonight.

4

As previously discussed in Chapter 2, the methodology relies on qualitative data.

academic

As stated earlier in the second chapter, the research method uses qualitative information.

5

The budget was previously approved by the financial committee last month.

business

The financial committee gave their consent to the budget at an earlier meeting.

词族

副词
previously
形容词
previous
相关
precedence

常见搭配

previously mentioned spoken about or written about at an earlier time
previously unseen not seen before the current moment
previously known information that was already understood before
previously stated written or spoken earlier in a text or conversation
previously agreed decided upon at an earlier date

常用短语

as previously stated

repeating a point that was made earlier

previously on...

a summary of events from earlier episodes of a television show

never previously encountered

something that has never happened or been seen before now

容易混淆的词

previously vs formerly

'Formerly' often describes a change in status, name, or identity (e.g., 'formerly known as'), while 'previously' is a general marker for any past time.

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使用说明

The word is often placed between the auxiliary verb and the main verb (e.g., 'has previously worked'). It is more formal than the word 'before'.

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常见错误

Learners often place 'previously' at the very end of a sentence like 'before', but in formal English, it is more naturally placed in the mid-position of the sentence.

💡

记忆技巧

Remember the prefix 'pre-', which means 'before' (like a 'pre-view' you watch before a movie).

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'praevius', from 'prae' (before) and 'via' (way).

语法模式

Used frequently with the Past Perfect tense (had + previously + past participle). Can function as a sentence connector at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma.
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文化背景

In Western media, 'Previously on...' is a standard linguistic marker used at the start of serialized TV dramas to recap the plot.

快速测验

The artifacts were _______ thought to be from the 15th century, but new evidence suggests they are older.

正确!

正确答案是: previously

相关词

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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