释义
adv. 以前；从前
in the past, but not now
例句
This bright café was formerly a small bicycle shop.
这家明亮的咖啡馆以前是一家小自行车店。
Buildings formerly used for manufacturing can be converted into affordable housing while preserving their distinctive architectural features.
以前用于制造业的建筑可以改建成经济适用住房，同时保留其独特的建筑特色。
常用搭配
- formerly known as ｜ 以前称为
- formerly owned by ｜ 以前归……所有
- formerly used for ｜ 以前用于
词族
- former (adj.)
近义
- previously
- once
反义
- currently
用法提示
formerly指“以前”；formally指“正式地”。
常见问题
- formerly 是什么意思？
- adv. 以前；从前
- formerly 怎么发音？
- 英音 /ˈfɔːməli/，美音 /ˈfɔːrmərli/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
