A2 在…之前
close to the front part of something
There's parking space in front of the hotel. 旅馆前有停车的地方。
A group of angry protesters gathered on the street in front of the courthouse.
Two police officers stand guard in front of the building.
Camera crews were parked in front of the school.
Her grandfather had planted both trees in front of the house.
A2 当着（某人）的面，在（某人）面前
where someone can see or hear you
Please don't swear in front of the children. 当着孩子们的面请不要骂人。
It's probably best not to talk about such matters in front of the kids.
I wouldn't say anything like that in front of Sophia because it might upset her.
Obviously, I wouldn't do that in front of my parents.
Don't play with your hair like that in front of our teacher - she'll punish you for fidgeting.
See also: front noun (PLACE)