ago
/əˈɡəʊ/ · /əˈɡoʊ/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #740 in the learning path
以前
Definitions
adv. Before the present time, following an expression of time
以前
Example
I left my umbrella on the bus an hour ago.
一小时前，我把雨伞落在了公交车上。
Many jobs that seemed secure a decade ago now require workers to develop new digital skills.
许多十年前看似稳定的工作，如今要求员工掌握新的数字技能。
Collocations
- a few days ago
- a long time ago
- not long ago
- as recently as a year ago
Usage tip
ago放在时间段后，通常搭配一般过去时。
FAQ
- What does ago mean?
- Before the present time, following an expression of time
- How is ago pronounced?
- UK /əˈɡəʊ/, US /əˈɡoʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
