解释
- adj. 后者的;近来的;后面的;较后的
- n. (Latter)人名;(英、德、捷)拉特
※ 提供单词"latter"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照,中英文词源、例句和用法等。
中文词源
latter 后者的
来自late的比较级形式。
英文词源
- latter (adj.)
- Old English lætra "slower," comparative of læt "late" (see late (adj.)). Sense of "second of two" first recorded 1550s. The modern later is a formation from mid-15c.
例句和用法
- 1. He holds the belief that he is a latter-day prophet.
- 他深信自己是当代先知。
- 2. In his latter years religious mania clouded his mind.
- 晚年的时候,对宗教的狂热让他丧失心智。
- 3. He tracked down his cousin and uncle. The latter was sick.
- 他追查到了堂弟和叔叔的下落,发现叔叔这时正在病中。
- 4. I would unhesitatingly choose the latter option.
- 我会毫不犹豫地选择后者。
- 5. The latter point is the most important.
- 后面提及的那一点是最重要的。
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来自《权威词典》