former

US /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/
UK /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/
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1.

元の, 以前の

having previously been a particular thing or in a particular role

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The former president gave a speech.
元大統領が演説を行った。
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She is a former student of this university.
彼女はこの大学の元学生です。
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previouserstwhilepastprior
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currentpresentlatter
2.

前者, 先の

denoting the first of two things or people mentioned

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Of the two options, I prefer the former.
2つの選択肢のうち、私は前者を好む。
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He discussed both the benefits and drawbacks; the former were numerous.
彼は利点と欠点の両方を議論したが、前者は数多くあった。
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firstearlier
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latter