formerly
US /ˈfɔːr.mɚ.li/
UK /ˈfɔː.mə.li/
副词
以前, 从前
in the past; in earlier times
示例:
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The building was formerly a school.
这座建筑以前是所学校。
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She was formerly known as a great singer.
她以前被誉为一位伟大的歌手。