former
01
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。
She was the former captain of the basketball team before her injury.
在她受伤之前，她是篮球队的前队长。
例子
The city has undergone significant changes, with many of its former buildings replaced by modern skyscrapers.
这座城市经历了重大变化，其许多旧建筑被现代摩天大楼所取代。
Their former house was much larger, but they downsized after moving to the city.
他们以前的房子要大得多，但在搬到城市后缩小了规模。
02
前者, 以前的
referring to the first of two things mentioned
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。
She debated between two apartments to rent, ultimately selecting the former option due to its proximity to public transportation.
她在两套出租公寓之间犹豫不决，最终选择了前者，因为它靠近公共交通。
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。
He often reminisces about the former days of his youth.
他经常怀念他青春过去的日子。
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。
Of the two movies we watched, I enjoyed the former more because it had a stronger storyline.
在我们看过的两部电影中，我更喜欢前者，因为它的故事情节更强。
