former
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/ˈfɔːrmər/
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/ˈfɔːmə(r)/
from an earlier time
The former building was much larger than the current one.
以前的建築比現在的建築大得多。
used to have a job or position
The former manager left the company last month.
前任經理上個月離開了公司。
the first one of two things mentioned
Between the two options, the former is better.
在這兩個選項中,前者更好。
the first of two things mentioned
He had two choices and picked the former.
他有兩個選擇,選擇了前者。
someone who creates or shapes things
The former of this policy is unknown.
這項政策的制定者不為人知。