Before A occurs/takes place
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試験に先立ち先生は質問に答えてくれました。
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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まことまじま
Level: 432
(3 years ago)
Important work or action is indicated before pattern. Preparation must be made before advent of that work or action
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HoangDX
Level: 1
(8 years ago)
意味：
Trước khi...
映画の一般公開に先立って、主演女優のサイン会が開かれた。
Trước khi công chiếu bộ phim, lễ ký tặng của nữ diễn viên chính đã được tổ chức.
Trước khi...
映画の一般公開に先立って、主演女優のサイン会が開かれた。
Trước khi công chiếu bộ phim, lễ ký tặng của nữ diễn viên chính đã được tổ chức.
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恵理子
Level: 1
(13 years ago)
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。
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