formerly的意思

formerly

英式音标['fɔrmɚli]
美式英标['fɔːməlɪ]

基本解释

adv. 以前；原来

英文词源

formerly (adv.): "in times past," 1580s, from former (adj.) + -ly (2). A Middle English word for this was andersith "formerly, at former times" (early 14c.).

实用例句

1. Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa: 纳米比亚，旧称西南非洲

2. This area was formerly within the sphere of influence of the US.: 这一地区先前属于美国的势力范围。

3. We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.: 我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件.

4. This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.: 这船从前航行在中国内河里.

5. Formerly most of our household utensils were made of brass.: 以前我们家庭用的器皿多数是用黄铜做的.

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