former

中文意思

• adj. 从前的
• adj. 前者的
• n. 形成者
• n. 模型

英文释义

• 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

词形变化

复数

formers

例句

1. adj. 从前的

   My former teacher helped me choose the right university for my studies.

   我从前的老师帮助我选择了一所适合我学习的大学。

2. adj. 前者的

   Given the choice between a higher salary and more free time, he preferred the former option.

   在更高的薪水和更多的空闲时间之间，他更倾向于前者的选择。

3. n. 形成者

   Parents play a crucial role as the main formers of a child's character.

   父母作为孩子性格的主要形成者，发挥着至关重要的作用。

4. n. 模型

   The engineer used a wooden former to shape the metal sheet correctly.

   工程师使用了一个木质模型来给金属板精确造型。