单词详解

adj.

A. 从前的，早前的，旧时的(of the distant past)

In former days there was a playground here.从前这儿有个操场。

B. 在前的，(两者中)前者的(referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned)

When she is offered apple or pear, she always chooses the former.

当有苹果或梨给她吃时，她总是挑选前者。

C. 前任的(of the immediate past)

The man is the former president.那个男人就是前任总统。

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近义词：previous

反义词：latter