We left before daybreak.

我们是在黎明前出发的。

《牛津词典》

Pedro got up every morning before daybreak.

佩德罗每天早上天不亮就起床。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

This was long before daybreak; and then they bustled away as quick as lightning.

这是离天亮还很久的时候。然后他们像闪电一样快地匆忙走了。

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