Before A occurs/takes place
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試験に先立ち先生は質問に答えて呉れました。
Before the exam started, our teacher answered our questions.
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運動会に先立ち校長先生が生徒の父兄に挨拶を述べました。
Just before the athletic meet, the principal gave a speech to the students' guardians.
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映画が始まるに先立ち主演俳優が作品を紹介しました。
Just before the movie started, the leading actor formally introduced it.
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誇りは破滅に先立つ。
Pride comes before a fall.
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Grammar usage notes
This construction refers to something social or public, and not something personal.
For example, it would be incorrect to say:
遊びに先立って、仕事を出来上がって。
For example, it would be incorrect to say:
遊びに先立って、仕事を出来上がって。
Important work or action is indicated before pattern. Preparation must be made before advent of that work or action
Aの前に、その準備としてBする
A：大事なこと、特別なこと
B：Aのための準備の動作
A：大事なこと、特別なこと
B：Aのための準備の動作
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