1.being ahead of time or need;
gave advance warning
2.ahead of time; in anticipation;
when you pay ahead (or in advance) you receive a discount
词典解释副词 ad. 1. 预先,事先 I am going to get everything ready beforehand. 我将事先把一切准备好。 2. 提前地,超前地 He arrived at the meeting place beforehand. 他提前到达会面地点。 形容词 a. [F] 1. 预先准备好的 There's nothing like being beforehand. 最好的办法莫过于早作准备。 2. 提前的;赶在前面的 Don't be beforehand in making up your mind. 不要过早作出决定。