latter
/ˈlætə/ · /ˈlætər/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #5136 in the learning path
后者
Definitions
pron. the second of two people or things already mentioned
后者
adj. closer to the end of a period or sequence
后半的；末尾的
Example
We tried swimming and cycling, but preferred the latter.
我们尝试了游泳和骑车，但更喜欢后者。
Although both prevention and treatment deserve funding, healthcare budgets often devote more resources to the latter.
尽管预防和治疗都值得投入资金，医疗预算往往将更多资源用于后者。
Collocations
- the former and the latter
- the latter half
- the latter stages
Antonyms
- former
Usage tip
the latter指两者中的后者，不等于later。
FAQ
- What does latter mean?
- the second of two people or things already mentioned closer to the end of a period or sequence
- How is latter pronounced?
- UK /ˈlætə/, US /ˈlætər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
