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after

/ˈɑːftə/ · /ˈæftər/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #205 in the learning path

在……之后

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Definitions

prep. later than an event or time

在……之后

conj. following the time when something happens

在……之后

prep. behind or following someone or something

在……后面;追赶

Example

We usually take a short walk after dinner.

我们通常在晚饭后散一小会儿步。

After cities improve public transport, more residents may choose to leave their cars at home.

城市改善公共交通后,更多居民可能会选择不开车出门。

Collocations

  • after school
  • after a while
  • look after
  • run after

Antonyms

  • before

Usage tip

介词后接名词或动名词;连词后接完整从句。

FAQ

What does after mean?
later than an event or time following the time when something happens behind or following someone or something
How is after pronounced?
UK /ˈɑːftə/, US /ˈæftər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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