
after
/ˈɑːftə/ · /ˈæftər/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #205 in the learning path
在……之后
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.