before long

英 [bɪˈfɔː(r) lɒŋ]

美 [bɪˈfɔːr lɔːŋ]

行将; 不久; 很快

英英释义

adv

• in the near future
  1. the doctor will soon be here
  2. the book will appear shortly
  3. she will arrive presently
  4. we should have news before long
  Synonym:soonshortlypresently

双语例句

• The gang was on the rampage for a time, but before long it was completely overthrown.
  猖獗一时的匪帮，曾几何时，遭到了彻底覆灭。
• Before long the dancing started.
  不久，舞会开始了。
• We will see film before long.
  我们不久就能看到那部电影了。
• Before long he rebuilt a strong army and defeated the enemy.
  不久之后，他重新建立了一支强大的军队并打败了敌人。
• Since I plan to go abroad before long, I had to sell my house at a loss.
  因为我计划不久以后出国，我不得不亏本出售我的房子。
• Before long she arrived at the seaside and met Dave.
  一会功夫，她就到了海边，碰到了戴夫。
• Nell joined us before long, and bringing some needle-work to the table.
  不久耐儿也来到我们一起，把一些针线活计放在桌上。
• I hope to see you again before long.
  我希望不久能再见到你。
• As long as you try hard, you will achieve success before long.
  只要你努力了，成功就不会在远方。
• I hope to go there before long.
  我希望不久以后能到那儿。