They arrived home sooner than expected.

他们很快就到家了，比预料的要早。

《牛津词典》

I think it's best if I give you my husband's email—he's sitting in front of a computer all day so he can print stuff off and get it back to you sooner than I could.

我想我最好把我丈夫的邮箱给你——他整天都坐在电脑前，这样他就可以把东西打印出来，这比我回复你更快一些。

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This chance has come sooner than I expected.

这个机会比我预想的来得快。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

And even dinner dates that go well probably should end sooner than they do.

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Other critics say the rules should require states to enact conservation plans sooner than they do.

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The way Harvey looks right now, his next chance may come sooner than he thinks.

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