latter
la
ˈlæ
tter
tər
tēr
British pronunciation
/ˈlætə/

“latter”的英语定义和含义

latter
01

后者, 第二个

referring to the second of two things mentioned
example
例子
n the debate between the two proposals, the latter argument was more compelling.
在两个提案之间的辩论中,后者的论点更有说服力。
Among the two books recommended by the professor, I found the latter one more insightful.
在教授推荐的两本书中,我发现后者更有见地。
02

后者的, 后来的

closest to the end of a particular period of time, event, etc.
example
例子
During the latter stages of the project, the team encountered unforeseen challenges.
在项目的最后阶段,团队遇到了 unforeseen 的挑战。
As we reached the latter days of summer, the weather grew cooler and more pleasant.
当我们进入夏天的最后几天时,天气变得更加凉爽和宜人。
03

后者, 最近的

having occurred recently
example
例子
The region has faced multiple droughts, but the latter ones have been particularly severe.
该地区曾多次面临干旱,但最近的几次尤为严重。
The company's earlier products were successful, but the latter releases struggled to capture the market.
该公司早期的产品很成功,但后期的发布却难以占领市场。
the latter
Pronunciation
/ðə lˈæɾɚ/
British pronunciation
/ðə lˈatə/
the latter
01

后者

used to refer to the second of two individuals or things mentioned in a preceding statement
example
例子
Between the painter and the sculptor, I prefer the latter for their attention to detail.
在画家和雕塑家之间,我更喜欢后者,因为他们注重细节。
Both strategies have their merits, but I believe the latter is more effective in the long run.
两种策略各有优点,但我认为后者从长远来看更有效。
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