a short time before和a short time ago都可以与段时间相连 a short time before 不久以前，从过去某一点时间算起，一段时间以前 a short time ago 过去某段时间，从现在算起，一段时间以前 ..
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a short time before
不久之前
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Most float on water only a short time before they tire, sink, and drown.
大多数浮在水面上的时间很短，之后它们就会疲劳、下沉、淹死。
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Satya had been there a short time before with his parents.
萨提亚跟他的父母不久前曾来过这里。
A short time before, great trees had covered the countryside for miles around.
就在不久之前，参天大树还覆盖着方圆数英里的土地。
She had been walking in the company of the suspect for a short time before the attack took place.
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Protesters were inside for a short time before being detained, a spokesman said.
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Rescue attempts were delayed by two-and-a-half hours because of the high tide which peaked at 2030 GMT, only a short time before the accident.
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