片刻前 meaning in English

erewhile

For note how faint and weary and heart-sick i was a minute ago; well, i suck this celestial cordial, and now behold me as strong as an eagle .
片刻前，我还是那么虚弱、疲乏，闷闷不乐，而吸了这仙界的补汁以后，瞧我强健得象一只雄鹰。
Some time ago ; heretofore
片刻前，不久前
Time buttress : this shield gives the wielder a chance to avoid telling blows by reliving the last few moments of combat
时隙：该盾牌可以通过重回片刻前而使持用者避免明知的打击。