as early as possible; at the earliest opportunity
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
as soon as possible; without delay; at an early stage
formalUsed to advise taking action early to avoid negative consequences or to seize an advantage. Has a slightly more formal or literary tone than '趁早'.
Shēng生
le了
bìng病
yào要
jí及
zǎo早
zhì治
。
If you get sick, you should treat it as soon as possible.
Fā发
xiàn现
wèn问
tí题
，
jí及
zǎo早
jiě解
jué决
。
When a problem is discovered, resolve it without delay.
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Zhè这
xiàng项
jì计
huá划
yīng应
jí及
zǎo早
tí提
shàng上
rì日
chéng程
。
This plan should be put on the agenda at the earliest opportunity.
Tā他
men们
jí及
zǎo早
chū出
fā发
，
bì避
kāi开
le了
zǎo早
gāo高
fēng峰
。
They left early and avoided the morning rush hour.