| 1. | Before it could be transported to the united states, a site had to be found .
把它运往美国前，先要选好场地。 |
| 2. | Before going further, it may be useful to get some perspective on the national debt .
在作进一步讨论前，先观察一下国内负债情况可能是有用的。 |
| 3. | The chinese immersed their wood in sea water or salt lakes prior to use as a building material .
中国人在把木材用作建筑材料前，先将它浸泡在海水或盐湖水中。 |
| 4. | Before i have dinner , read the newspaper for a while
我在吃晚饭前，先看一会报纸。 |
| 5. | Wrap the chicken in foil before you cook it
烹煮鸡前，先用锡箔把它包起来。 |
| 6. | Rule 20 : see the exit door before the trade
规则二十：交易入场前，先找到出场的门。 |
| 7. | Check yourself before you wreck yourself
在你说别人前，先检查一下你自己。 |
| 8. | Give the bottle a good shake before opening
打开瓶子前，先使劲摇一摇。 |
| 9. | Cut food in small pieces before cooking or eating
在烹调或进食前，先将食物切碎或剪碎。 |
| 10. | Prove thy friend ere thou have need
在你需要朋友帮助前，先要考验他们。 |
