former
01
元, 前の
(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period
例
The former president of the company retired last year.
その会社の元社長は昨年退職しました。
She was the former captain of the basketball team before her injury.
彼女は怪我をする前にバスケットボールチームの元キャプテンでした。
例
The city has undergone significant changes, with many of its former buildings replaced by modern skyscrapers.
その都市は大きな変化を遂げ、多くの旧建物が近代的な高層ビルに置き換えられました。
Their former house was much larger, but they downsized after moving to the city.
彼らの以前の家はもっと大きかったが、街に引っ越した後にダウンサイズした。
02
前者, 以前の
referring to the first of two things mentioned
例
After considering two internship offers, he decided to pursue the former opportunity as it offered more hands-on experience.
2つのインターンシップのオファーを検討した後、彼はより実践的な経験を提供していたため、前者の機会を追求することに決めました。
She debated between two apartments to rent, ultimately selecting the former option due to its proximity to public transportation.
彼女は借りる2つのアパートの間で議論し、公共交通機関に近いため、結局前者のオプションを選びました。
例
She reflected on her former life before becoming a successful entrepreneur.
彼女は成功した起業家になる前に、自分の以前の人生について考えた。
He often reminisces about the former days of his youth.
彼はよく青春のかつての日々を懐かしむ。
the former
01
前者, その
the first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned
例
Between the doctor and the lawyer, I would trust the former more for medical advice.
医者と弁護士の間で、医療アドバイスについては前者をより信頼します。
Of the two movies we watched, I enjoyed the former more because it had a stronger storyline.
私たちが見た2本の映画のうち、前者の方がストーリーが強かったので、より楽しめました。
