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early early ★★★★★/ɜ͟ː(r)li/1[ADV-GRADED	副词]（指在通常的时间之前）早，提早，提前 Early means before the usual time that a particular event or activity happens.   [ADV after v]I knew I had to get up early...我知道我得早起。Why do we have to go to bed so early?为什么我们那么早就得上床睡觉？Early is also an adjective.I decided that I was going to take early retirement...我决定提前退休。I planned an early night.我打算早点睡。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]早期的；初期的 Early means near the beginning of a day, week, year, or other period of time.   [ADJ n]  [ADV with v]...in the 1970s and the early 1980s.在20世纪70年代以及80年代早期...a few weeks in early summer...初夏的几个星期She was in her early teens.她正值豆蔻年华。...the early hours of Saturday morning.星期六一大早Early is also an adverb.We'll hope to see you some time early next week.我们希望下周初能见到你。...early in the season.季节之初3[ADV-GRADED	副词]（指在原定或预计的时间之前）早，提早，提前 Early means before the time that was arranged or expected.   [ADV after v]She arrived early to secure a place at the front...为了能占个靠前的位置，她提早到了。The first snow came a month earlier than usual.第一场雪比往年提早了一个月。Early is also an adjective.I'm always early.我总是早到。4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（历史时期或事物存续期）早期的，初期的 Early means near the beginning of a period in history, or in the history of something such as the world, a society, or an activity.   [ADJ n]...the early stages of pregnancy.怀孕初期...Fassbinder's early films...法斯宾德的早期影片...the early days of the occupation...占领初期It's too early to declare his efforts a success.现在就断言他的努力已经获得成功还为时过早。5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（作品、过程等）开始阶段的 Early means near the beginning of something such as a piece of work or a process.   [ADJ n]...the book's early chapters.书的开头几章Early is also an adverb....an incident which occurred much earlier in the game.比赛刚开始时发生的一件事6[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（植物）早开花的，早熟的 Early refers to plants which flower or crop before or at the beginning of the main season.   [ADJ n]...these early cabbages and cauliflowers.这些早熟卷心菜和花椰菜Early is also an adverb....early flowering shrubs.早花灌木7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（传闻、迹象等）最早的，最初的 Early reports or indications of something are the first reports or indications about it.   [ADJ n]  [FORMAL 正式]The early indications look encouraging...开初的迹象看起来令人鼓舞。Earlier reports that troops opened fire are now being denied.有关军队开火的最初传闻现在遭到了否认。8[PHRASE	短语]早在 You can use as early as to emphasize that a particular time or period is surprisingly early.   [PHR n]  [emphasis]Inflation could fall back into single figures as early as this month.通货膨胀率最早有可能在本月就回落至个位数。...as early as 1838.早在1838年9[PHRASE	短语]言之过早；为时尚早 If you say about something that might be true that it is early days, you mean that it is too soon for you to be completely sure about it.   [V inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]The chances of Francis eventually becoming manager of England are perhaps higher. It is early days, of course, and he has yet to win anything.弗朗西斯最终成为英格兰队主教练的几率可能更高。当然，现在这样说为时尚早，他还没赢过呢。 early1 adjectiveearly2 adverbearlyear‧ly1 /ˈɜːli $ ˈɜːrli/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative earlier, superlative earliest)  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1first part in the first part of a period of time, event, or process:  the early morning sunshine an afternoon in early spring In the early days, the railways mainly carried goods. She is in her early twenties. the recession of the early 1980s The money could be paid as early as next week. He spent the early part of  his career at St John’s Hospital. the experiences of early childhood the early works of Shakespeare My earliest memories are of fruit trees. Early signs are encouraging.2before usual arriving or happening before the usual or expected time  OPP  latefive minutes/three hours etc early The bus was ten minutes early.early for I was a few minutes early for my appointment. David decided to take early retirement (=stop working before the normal age). She drank herself into an early grave (=died younger than is normal).3beginning used to emphasize that something has just begun, especially when you do not know how it will develop:  It’s too early to say what will happen. It’s early days yet. I don’t want to make any predictions.4new thing [only before noun] being one of the first people, events, machines etc:  Early motor cars had very poor brakes. fossil evidence of early man5the early hours the time between midnight and morning:  I didn’t finally get to bed until the early hours.in the early hours of something The attack happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.6an early start a start made very early in the day because you have a lot to do, far to go etc:  We need to make an early start tomorrow.7at/from an early age when you are very young, or starting when you were very young:  She’s played tennis from a very early age.8an early night if you have an early night, you go to bed earlier than usual  OPP  a late nighthave/get an early night I think I’ll get an early night.9early bird/early riser someone who always gets up very early in the morning10the early bird catches the worm used to say that if you do something early or before other people, you will be successful11early potatoes/lettuces etc potatoes etc that are ready to be picked before any othersCOLLOCATIONSnounsearly morning/afternoon/evening· The lake looked beautiful in the pale early morning light.early spring/summer etc· These plants produce flowers from early spring to late summer.early August/January etc· Italy is lovely in early June, before it gets too hot.the early days/months/years of something (=the period of time near the beginning of something)· In the early years of our marriage, we lived with my wife’s parents.in your early twenties/forties etc (=aged 20–23, 40–43 etc)· Both men are in their early twenties.the early 1920s/1970s etc (=1920–23, 1970–73 etc)· He lived in London in the early 1980s.somebody’s early childhood/adolescence/life (=when someone is a young child, adolescent etc)· We’ve known each other since early childhood.an early stage (=near the beginning of a process)· Patients can be treated with drugs, especially at the early stage of the disease.the early part of something (=near the beginning of an event or period of time)· I was doing quite well in the early part of the race.somebody’s earliest memory (=the first thing you can remember about something from your past)· One of my earliest memories is of being at a busy railway station, trying to find my mum.THESAURUSearly arriving or happening before the usual or expected time: · For once, the train arrived early.· Let’s have an early lunch before we go.in good time especially British English early enough, so that you do not have to rush, or so that you have time to get ready: · Everything was ready for the party in good time.on time arriving somewhere or happening at the right time: · The bus was on time.· The project was finished on time.ahead of time earlier than the time when you have arranged to do something or than when you need something: · The building work was completed ahead of time.· Some of the food can be prepared ahead of time.ahead of schedule earlier than the officially agreed time: · The prime minister called the elections early, five months ahead of schedule.with time to spare arriving somewhere or finishing something before the time when you have to arrive or finish: · We got to the airport with plenty of time to spare.· I finished the test with time to spare.first thing especially spoken immediately after you get up, or as soon as you start work: · I’ll telephone her first thing tomorrow.early1 adjectiveearly2 adverbearlyearly2 ●●● S1 W1 adverb (comparative earlier, superlative earliest)  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1before the usual, arranged, or expected time  OPP  late:  We arrived early. They must have come home early.2near the beginning of a period of time, event, process etc  OPP  lateearly in She went out early in the morning. He was sent off early in the game.early this/next/last year etc The building should be finished early next year. The restaurant opened earlier this month. We want to start as early as possible. The disease is easy to treat if diagnosed early.3early on at an early stage in a relationship, process etc:  I realized early on I’d never pass the exam.early in We encountered problems early on in the project.COLLOCATIONSverbsarrive early/be early· Some of the guests arrived early.leave early· I had to leave early, so I missed the end of the party.be/get/come home early· Your father said he’d be home early.get up/wake up/be up early· Set the alarm for six – I have to be up early tomorrow.go to bed early· I think I’ll go to bed early tonight.phrasesearly in the morning/afternoon/evening· We set off early in the morning.early in May/June etc· I usually go on holiday early in July.early in 1998/2004 etc· We moved to Manchester early in 2004.early in the year/century (=in the first part of the year or century)· It was too early in the year for a lot of flowers.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8ES7ujr2XONJtwK0gzq10p2dlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNTunaqfKv/UQrNQ1fJ/uxAGjrf5J6PxtvWwGtJFeVgGfU+8pHlHlTXhPEVCZLZzvWMHEEYdz7NVEaGIKL4CfRNhOFVWT+SPAU9K/WD26staJr93jt6udUyiHwaMtVp34OQkcJmGmiR/UUKMQjNNohN5g==             early              ★                    /        ˈɜːli                ;          NAmE                ˈɜːrli                /                              adjective                ,                  adverb                            early      earlies      earlier      earliest                            adjective        ★                    (              earl·ier        ,        earli·est            )              1      ★              near the beginning of a period of time, an event etc.          早期的；初期的；早先的                            ◆        the early morning        清晨                    ◆        my earliest memories        我最早的记忆                    ◆        The project is still in the early stages.        这个项目仍处于初期阶段。                    ◆        the early 1990s                  *20 世纪 90 年代初                            ◆        in          the early days ofspace exploration          (= when it was just beginning)                在太空探索初期                    ◆        The earliest possible date I can make it is the third.        我最早也要到三号才有时间。                    ◆        He's in his early twenties.        他二十出头。                    ◆        Mozart's early works          (= those written at the beginning of his career)                莫扎特的早期作品                    ◆        Early booking is essential, as space is limited.        座位有限，务必早日预订。                    2      ★              arriving, or done before the usual, expected or planned time          早到的；提前的；提早的                            ◆        You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven.        你来得真早！我还以为你七点钟才能到呢。                    ◆        The bus was ten minutes early.        公共汽车早到了十分钟。                    ◆        an early breakfast        一早吃的早餐                    ◆        Let's          make an early starttomorrow.                咱们明天一早就出发吧。                    ◆        She's an          early riser          (= she gets up early in the morning).                她是个习惯于早起的人。                    ◆        He learnt to play the piano at an          early age.                他早年就学会了弹钢琴。                    ◆        early potatoes          (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season)                早造的土豆                    OPP                                    late                                                        ▶                earli·ness                  /          ˈɜːlinəs                    ;            NAmE                    ˈɜːrlinəs                    /                          noun                          [uncountable          ]                                  IDIOMS              an ˈearly bird                              (              humorous)                        a person who gets up, arrives, etc. very early              早起者；早到者；赶早者；捷足先登者                                                  at your earliest conˈvenience                              (              business                商              )                        as soon as possible              尽早；尽快                                            ◆            Please telephone at your earliest convenience.            请尽早打电话。                                      the ˌearly bird catches the ˈworm                              (              saying)                        the person who takes the opportunity to do sth before other people will have an advantage over them              捷足先登；捷足先得                                                  it's early ˈdays (yet)                              (              BrE)                        used to say that it is too soon to be sure how a situation will develop              为时尚早；言之过早                                                  ☞more at                                    bright                                   adj.            ,                                    hour                              ,                                    night                                                    adverb        ★                    (              earl·ier        ,        earli·est            )              1      ★              near the beginning of a period of time, an event, a piece of work, etc.          在早期；在初期；在开始阶段                            ◆                  early in the week/year/season/morning                一周开始时；年初；季度初；一大早                    ◆        The best rooms go to those who book earliest.        最早预订者可得最好的房间。                    ◆        We arrived early the next day.        我们第二天很早就到达了。                    ◆        He started writing music as early as 1989.        他早在 1989 年就开始作曲了。                    OPP                                            late                                                  2      ★              before the usual, expected or planned time          提早；提前                            ◆        The bus came five minutes early.        公共汽车早到了五分钟。                    ◆        I woke up early this morning.        我今天早上醒得早。                    ◆        The baby arrived earlier than expected.        婴儿早产了。                    OPP                                            late                                                  3      ★      earlier              before the present time or the time mentioned          先前；早些时候；…之前                            ◆        As I mentioned earlier…        正如我先前所提到的…                    ◆        a week earlier        一周前                    ◆        She had seen him earlier in the day.        她在那天早些时候已见过他。                    OPP                                            later                                                  IDIOM              ★        early ˈon                              at an early stage of a situation, relationship, period of time, etc.              在初期；在开始阶段；早先                                            ◆            I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her.            我老早就知道我想娶她。                                          early              /        ˈɜːli                ;          NAmE                ˈɜːrli                /                    earli·ness              /        ˈɜːlinəs                ;          NAmE                ˈɜːrlinəs                /             early[ˈɜ:li]级别:earlier, earliestCET4CET6TEM4考研j3651168361459811202286622310239272r511819541914311866168731966514407ADJ4883044337ADV7422086394Spoken:443157359earlier[55094] earliest[3470]早(100%)adj.早期的；早熟的adv.提早；在初期n.(Early)人名；(英)厄尔利

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Collins	early ★★★★★ /ɜ͟ː(r)li/ 1 [ADV-GRADED 副词]（指在通常的时间之前）早，提早，提前 Early means before the usual time that a particular event or activity happens. [ADV after v] I knew I had to get up early... 我知道我得早起。 Why do we have to go to bed so early? 为什么我们那么早就得上床睡觉？ Early is also an adjective. I decided that I was going to take early retirement... 我决定提前退休。 I planned an early night. 我打算早点睡。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]早期的；初期的 Early means near the beginning of a day, week, year, or other period of time. [ADJ n] [ADV with v] ...in the 1970s and the early 1980s. 在20世纪70年代以及80年代早期 ...a few weeks in early summer... 初夏的几个星期 She was in her early teens. 她正值豆蔻年华。 ...the early hours of Saturday morning. 星期六一大早 Early is also an adverb. We'll hope to see you some time early next week. 我们希望下周初能见到你。 ...early in the season. 季节之初 3 [ADV-GRADED 副词]（指在原定或预计的时间之前）早，提早，提前 Early means before the time that was arranged or expected. [ADV after v] She arrived early to secure a place at the front... 为了能占个靠前的位置，她提早到了。 The first snow came a month earlier than usual. 第一场雪比往年提早了一个月。 Early is also an adjective. I'm always early. 我总是早到。 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（历史时期或事物存续期）早期的，初期的 Early means near the beginning of a period in history, or in the history of something such as the world, a society, or an activity. [ADJ n] ...the early stages of pregnancy. 怀孕初期 ...Fassbinder's early films... 法斯宾德的早期影片 ...the early days of the occupation... 占领初期 It's too early to declare his efforts a success. 现在就断言他的努力已经获得成功还为时过早。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（作品、过程等）开始阶段的 Early means near the beginning of something such as a piece of work or a process. [ADJ n] ...the book's early chapters. 书的开头几章 Early is also an adverb. ...an incident which occurred much earlier in the game. 比赛刚开始时发生的一件事 6 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（植物）早开花的，早熟的 Early refers to plants which flower or crop before or at the beginning of the main season. [ADJ n] ...these early cabbages and cauliflowers. 这些早熟卷心菜和花椰菜 Early is also an adverb. ...early flowering shrubs. 早花灌木 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]（传闻、迹象等）最早的，最初的 Early reports or indications of something are the first reports or indications about it. [ADJ n] [FORMAL 正式] The early indications look encouraging... 开初的迹象看起来令人鼓舞。 Earlier reports that troops opened fire are now being denied. 有关军队开火的最初传闻现在遭到了否认。 8 [PHRASE 短语]早在 You can use as early as to emphasize that a particular time or period is surprisingly early. [PHR n] [emphasis] Inflation could fall back into single figures as early as this month. 通货膨胀率最早有可能在本月就回落至个位数。 ...as early as 1838. 早在1838年 9 [PHRASE 短语]言之过早；为时尚早 If you say about something that might be true that it is early days, you mean that it is too soon for you to be completely sure about it. [V inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] The chances of Francis eventually becoming manager of England are perhaps higher. It is early days, of course, and he has yet to win anything. 弗朗西斯最终成为英格兰队主教练的几率可能更高。当然，现在这样说为时尚早，他还没赢过呢。
Oxford	early ★ / ˈɜːli ; NAmE ˈɜːrli / adjective , adverb early earlies earlier earliest adjective ★ ( earl·ier , earli·est ) 1 ★ near the beginning of a period of time, an event etc. 早期的；初期的；早先的 ◆ the early morning 清晨 ◆ my earliest memories 我最早的记忆 ◆ The project is still in the early stages. 这个项目仍处于初期阶段。 ◆ the early 1990s *20 世纪 90 年代初 ◆ in the early days ofspace exploration (= when it was just beginning) 在太空探索初期 ◆ The earliest possible date I can make it is the third. 我最早也要到三号才有时间。 ◆ He's in his early twenties. 他二十出头。 ◆ Mozart's early works (= those written at the beginning of his career) 莫扎特的早期作品 ◆ Early booking is essential, as space is limited. 座位有限，务必早日预订。 2 ★ arriving, or done before the usual, expected or planned time 早到的；提前的；提早的 ◆ You're early! I wasn't expecting you till seven. 你来得真早！我还以为你七点钟才能到呢。 ◆ The bus was ten minutes early. 公共汽车早到了十分钟。 ◆ an early breakfast 一早吃的早餐 ◆ Let's make an early starttomorrow. 咱们明天一早就出发吧。 ◆ She's an early riser (= she gets up early in the morning). 她是个习惯于早起的人。 ◆ He learnt to play the piano at an early age. 他早年就学会了弹钢琴。 ◆ early potatoes (= that are ready to eat at the beginning of the season) 早造的土豆 OPP late ▶ earli·ness / ˈɜːlinəs ; NAmE ˈɜːrlinəs / noun [uncountable ] IDIOMS an ˈearly bird ( humorous) a person who gets up, arrives, etc. very early 早起者；早到者；赶早者；捷足先登者 at your earliest conˈvenience ( business 商 ) as soon as possible 尽早；尽快 ◆ Please telephone at your earliest convenience. 请尽早打电话。 the ˌearly bird catches the ˈworm ( saying) the person who takes the opportunity to do sth before other people will have an advantage over them 捷足先登；捷足先得 it's early ˈdays (yet) ( BrE) used to say that it is too soon to be sure how a situation will develop 为时尚早；言之过早 ☞more at bright adj. , hour , night adverb ★ ( earl·ier , earli·est ) 1 ★ near the beginning of a period of time, an event, a piece of work, etc. 在早期；在初期；在开始阶段 ◆ early in the week/year/season/morning 一周开始时；年初；季度初；一大早 ◆ The best rooms go to those who book earliest. 最早预订者可得最好的房间。 ◆ We arrived early the next day. 我们第二天很早就到达了。 ◆ He started writing music as early as 1989. 他早在 1989 年就开始作曲了。 OPP late 2 ★ before the usual, expected or planned time 提早；提前 ◆ The bus came five minutes early. 公共汽车早到了五分钟。 ◆ I woke up early this morning. 我今天早上醒得早。 ◆ The baby arrived earlier than expected. 婴儿早产了。 OPP late 3 ★ earlier before the present time or the time mentioned 先前；早些时候；…之前 ◆ As I mentioned earlier… 正如我先前所提到的… ◆ a week earlier 一周前 ◆ She had seen him earlier in the day. 她在那天早些时候已见过他。 OPP later IDIOM ★ early ˈon at an early stage of a situation, relationship, period of time, etc. 在初期；在开始阶段；早先 ◆ I knew quite early on that I wanted to marry her. 我老早就知道我想娶她。 early / ˈɜːli ; NAmE ˈɜːrli / earli·ness / ˈɜːlinəs ; NAmE ˈɜːrlinəs /
LDC	early1 adjective early2 adverb earlyear‧ly1 /ˈɜːli $ ˈɜːrli/ ●●● S1 W1 adjective (comparative earlier, superlative earliest) Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1first part in the first part of a period of time, event, or process: the early morning sunshine an afternoon in early spring In the early days, the railways mainly carried goods. She is in her early twenties. the recession of the early 1980s The money could be paid as early as next week. He spent the early part of his career at St John’s Hospital. the experiences of early childhood the early works of Shakespeare My earliest memories are of fruit trees. Early signs are encouraging.2before usual arriving or happening before the usual or expected time OPP latefive minutes/three hours etc early The bus was ten minutes early.early for I was a few minutes early for my appointment. David decided to take early retirement (=stop working before the normal age). She drank herself into an early grave (=died younger than is normal).3beginning used to emphasize that something has just begun, especially when you do not know how it will develop: It’s too early to say what will happen. It’s early days yet. I don’t want to make any predictions.4new thing [only before noun] being one of the first people, events, machines etc: Early motor cars had very poor brakes. fossil evidence of early man5the early hours the time between midnight and morning: I didn’t finally get to bed until the early hours.in the early hours of something The attack happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.6an early start a start made very early in the day because you have a lot to do, far to go etc: We need to make an early start tomorrow.7at/from an early age when you are very young, or starting when you were very young: She’s played tennis from a very early age.8an early night if you have an early night, you go to bed earlier than usual OPP a late nighthave/get an early night I think I’ll get an early night.9early bird/early riser someone who always gets up very early in the morning10the early bird catches the worm used to say that if you do something early or before other people, you will be successful11early potatoes/lettuces etc potatoes etc that are ready to be picked before any othersCOLLOCATIONSnounsearly morning/afternoon/evening· The lake looked beautiful in the pale early morning light.early spring/summer etc· These plants produce flowers from early spring to late summer.early August/January etc· Italy is lovely in early June, before it gets too hot.the early days/months/years of something (=the period of time near the beginning of something)· In the early years of our marriage, we lived with my wife’s parents.in your early twenties/forties etc (=aged 20–23, 40–43 etc)· Both men are in their early twenties.the early 1920s/1970s etc (=1920–23, 1970–73 etc)· He lived in London in the early 1980s.somebody’s early childhood/adolescence/life (=when someone is a young child, adolescent etc)· We’ve known each other since early childhood.an early stage (=near the beginning of a process)· Patients can be treated with drugs, especially at the early stage of the disease.the early part of something (=near the beginning of an event or period of time)· I was doing quite well in the early part of the race.somebody’s earliest memory (=the first thing you can remember about something from your past)· One of my earliest memories is of being at a busy railway station, trying to find my mum.THESAURUSearly arriving or happening before the usual or expected time: · For once, the train arrived early.· Let’s have an early lunch before we go.in good time especially British English early enough, so that you do not have to rush, or so that you have time to get ready: · Everything was ready for the party in good time.on time arriving somewhere or happening at the right time: · The bus was on time.· The project was finished on time.ahead of time earlier than the time when you have arranged to do something or than when you need something: · The building work was completed ahead of time.· Some of the food can be prepared ahead of time.ahead of schedule earlier than the officially agreed time: · The prime minister called the elections early, five months ahead of schedule.with time to spare arriving somewhere or finishing something before the time when you have to arrive or finish: · We got to the airport with plenty of time to spare.· I finished the test with time to spare.first thing especially spoken immediately after you get up, or as soon as you start work: · I’ll telephone her first thing tomorrow. early1 adjective early2 adverb earlyearly2 ●●● S1 W1 adverb (comparative earlier, superlative earliest) Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1before the usual, arranged, or expected time OPP late: We arrived early. They must have come home early.2near the beginning of a period of time, event, process etc OPP lateearly in She went out early in the morning. He was sent off early in the game.early this/next/last year etc The building should be finished early next year. The restaurant opened earlier this month. We want to start as early as possible. The disease is easy to treat if diagnosed early.3early on at an early stage in a relationship, process etc: I realized early on I’d never pass the exam.early in We encountered problems early on in the project.COLLOCATIONSverbsarrive early/be early· Some of the guests arrived early.leave early· I had to leave early, so I missed the end of the party.be/get/come home early· Your father said he’d be home early.get up/wake up/be up early· Set the alarm for six – I have to be up early tomorrow.go to bed early· I think I’ll go to bed early tonight.phrasesearly in the morning/afternoon/evening· We set off early in the morning.early in May/June etc· I usually go on holiday early in July.early in 1998/2004 etc· We moved to Manchester early in 2004.early in the year/century (=in the first part of the year or century)· It was too early in the year for a lot of flowers.
WDF	early [ˈɜ:li] 级别:earlier, earliest CET4CET6TEM4考研 j365 116836 14598 11202 28662 23102 39272 r511 81954 19143 11866 16873 19665 14407 ADJ488 3044337 ADV742 2086394 Spoken: 443157359 earlier[55094] earliest[3470] 早(100%) adj.早期的；早熟的 adv.提早；在初期 n.(Early)人名；(英)厄尔利

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