former

意味

• adj. 前の、かつての
• adj. 前者の
• n. 形成者、型、木型

英語の定義

• n. the first of two or the first mentioned of two
• adj. referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several); I prefer the former version to the latter one"
• adj. (used especially of persons) of the immediate past

語形変化

複数形

formers

例文

1. adj. 前の、かつての

   She remains good friends with her former manager even after leaving the company.

   彼女は会社を辞めた後も、前の上司と良い友人関係を続けています。

2. adj. 前者の

   Given the choice between taking the train or the bus, I prefer the former option.

   電車かバスに乗るかの選択肢を与えられたら、私は前者の選択肢を好みます。

3. n. 形成者、型、木型

   The craftsman poured liquid metal into the custom former to create the sword's blade.

   職人は剣の刀身を作るために、特注の型へ溶けた金属を流し込みました。