有史以来 (yǒu shǐ yǐ lái) — since the beginning of recorded history; throughout history; ever
Definition
A fixed set phrase meaning 'since the dawn of recorded history / throughout history.' Used as a time frame before a verb or at the start of a sentence — never negated and never used alone.
verb
since the beginning of recorded historythroughout historyever
Examples
- 有史以来。Zhè shì yǒu shǐ yǐ lái zuì rè de yí gè xià tiān.This is the hottest summer in recorded history.
- 有史以来，。yǒu shǐ yǐ lái Dì yī cì, rén lèi dēng shàng le yuè qiú.For the first time in history, humans set foot on the moon.
- 有史以来。yǒu shǐ yǐ lái Cóng wèi yǒu guò zhè yàng de jī huì.There has never been such an opportunity in all of history.
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