previously
adv. 以前地，先前地
例句
His statement ran athwart what was previously said.
他讲的话与先前所说的相抵触。
《牛津词典》
The contract was awarded to a previously unknown company.
该合同给了一家先前不知名的公司。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
Guyana's railways were previously owned by private companies.
圭亚那的铁路先前为私营公司所拥有。
