趁早；预先as early as possible; prior

• 必须及早做好准备

  must make prior preparations

• 既有问题，就该及早解决。

  Since there are problems, one should solve them as soon as possible.

• 及早回头，痛改前非

  repent as early as possible, and make good one's prior misdeeds

• 只有及早行动，才能截断敌人的后路。

  Only fast action can cut off the enemy's escape route.

• 有了病要及早治。

  One should seek treatment for an illness as soon as possible.