former
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前, 前任的
(of a person) having filled a specific status or position in an earlier period
例子
The former president of the company retired last year.
该公司的前总裁去年退休了。
02
前者, 以前的
referring to the first of two things mentioned
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
关系形容词
不可分级
例子
After considering two internship offers, he decided to pursue the former opportunity as it offered more hands-on experience.
在考虑了两个实习机会后，他决定追求前者的机会，因为它提供了更多的实践经验。
例子
She reflected on her former life before becoming a successful entrepreneur.
在成为成功的企业家之前，她反思了自己的以前的生活。
the former
01
前者, 那个
the first of two people, things, or groups previously mentioned
例子
Between the doctor and the lawyer, I would trust the former more for medical advice.
在医生和律师之间，我会更信任前者的医疗建议。
