是程度词。

adv. 已经,早已先前Attendance has already been taken.

已经考勤过了。

We've already been introduced.

我们已经介绍认识了。

We've already said our goodbyes.

我们已经道别了。

He was already aboard the plane.

他已经登机了。

The car was already on the move.

汽车已经开动了。

She's backpedalled twice already.

她已经两次改变主意了。