former

其他意思

1. adj. 從前的, 前者的

   Former is used to describe someone who used to have a particular job, position, or role, but no longer has it.

   • The unemployed executives include former sales managers, directors and accountants.

2. n. 起形成作用的人(或物), 模型, 樣板

3. pron.

   When two people, things, or groups have just been mentioned, you can refer to the first of them as the former.

   • Given the choice between a pure white T-shirt and a more expensive, dirty cream one, most people can be forgiven for choosing the former