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

• And before long, it happened.
  不久，期待已久的事情终于发生了。
• At the time I had fully expected to find work before long.
  那个时候我还一心盼望不久就可找到工作。
• I especially appreciate all the help you've given me. I hope to see you again before long.
  我要特别感谢你给我的一切帮助，希望不久能再次见到你。
• 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。
• The face of the town will be completely changed before long.
  这个城镇的面貌不久将彻底改变。
• Don't go too far; the train will arrive before long.
  别走远了，火车不久就要到站了。
• 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。
• I hope to go there before long.
  我希望不久以后能到那儿。
• Before long the dancing started.
  不久，舞会开始了。
• Before long, he knew why he felt good.
  不久，他就明白了他为什么会感觉这么好。