有约在先 meaning in Chinese
have a previous engagement; as promised before
Examples
- A prior engagement will preclude them from coming .
他们因为有约在先,不能来了。 - Oh , i ' m afraid i can ' t . i ' ve had a date already
啊,恐怕不行。我已经有约在先了。 - A prior engagement will preclude me from coming
"我因有约在先,不能来了。 - I was unable to attend the meeting because of a prior engagement
我因有约在先,所以未能参加这个会。 - I shall have to refuse your invitation because of a prior engagement
我因有约在先,所以只好谢绝你的邀请