latter
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/ˈlætər/
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/ˈlætə(r)/
the second of two things or people mentioned
He offered tea and coffee. I chose the latter.
他提供了茶和咖啡。我选择了后者。
closer to the end than the beginning
In the latter part of the movie, the hero saves the day.
在电影的后半部分,英雄拯救了局面。
more recent
In latter times, people use phones more than computers.
在近代,人们使用手机多于电脑。