once upon a time   (TTS發音)

1. long ago從前；很久以前

    Once upon a time there dwelt a fisherman on the lakeside. 從前湖邊住著一個漁民。

    Once upon a time there lived a king who had an ugly daughter. 從前有一位國王，他有一個醜陋的女兒。

2. sometime before now以前

    Once upon a time she was thought to be the most talented actress in the country. 以前她被認為是該國最有才華的女演員。