A: Hmm.Somehow I thought he was going to arrive earlier than that.

唔，我还以为他会在四点半之前到。

youdao

Drums take the longest so the drummer should arrive earlier than the others.

布置架子鼓是最费时费力的，所以鼓手要比其他人早来。

youdao

Very often guests are invited to arrive earlier than this so that they can have a drink and be introduced to the other guests.

通常客人被邀请早些到达，这样他们可以先喝上一杯，并认识别的客人。

youdao

The fear is that, as birds move to nesting areas earlier, they will arrive before food is available.

VOA: special.2009.05.12

Passengers are being encouraged to check ahead with their airlines, to arrive an hour earlier than normal and to bring only a single carry-on bag with them.

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

Passengers have been advised to arrive earlier than normal for their flights so that all necessary security checks can be made.

BBC: NEWS | UK | England | Bristol/Somerset | Security stepped up at airports

The 28-year-old Melbourne Storm back rower was due to arrive earlier this month but is still awaiting clearance to link up with his new team-mates.

BBC: Crocker issues retirement threat

Through Kickstarter, a big chunk of cash can arrive earlier.

BBC: Kickstarter: Games by the people, for the people