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单词 erewhile
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Definition of erewhile in English:

erewhile

adverb ɛːˈwʌɪlerˈ(h)wīl
archaic
  • A while before; some time ago.

    〈古〉片刻前;前不久

    my eyes, erewhile fixed on the arch, were now attracted to the semicircle of chairs
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I saw the Marquis, who had time erewhile to swill at Forli with less drought.
    • Did you find what I sang erewhile so hard to follow?

Origin

Middle English: from ere + while.

Definition of erewhile in US English:

erewhile

adverberˈ(h)wīl
archaic
  • A while before; some time ago.

    〈古〉片刻前;前不久

    my eyes, erewhile fixed on the arch, were now attracted to the semicircle of chairs
    Example sentencesExamples
    • I saw the Marquis, who had time erewhile to swill at Forli with less drought.
    • Did you find what I sang erewhile so hard to follow?

Origin

Middle English: from ere + while.

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