by 在英语中有多层意思。这里是“不迟于，在 之前的意思”翻译：他在年前租了一套房屋。附by 的全部意思。bybyKK: []DJ: []prep.1. 被,由The homework was assigned by the teacher.这些家庭作业是老师布置的。2. 靠,用,通过They crossed the river by ferry.他们乘渡船过了河。3. 经由;沿Ellen flew to Chicago by way of Minneapolis.艾伦经由明尼阿波利斯飞往芝加哥。4. 在...旁边,靠...
