词汇 latter 在中文的含义

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latter

US /ˈlæt̬.ɚ/
UK /ˈlæt̬.ɚ/
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形容词

1.

后者, 后面的

referring to the second of two things or people mentioned

示例:
Of the two options, I prefer the latter.
在这两个选项中,我更喜欢后者
He presented two arguments, and the latter was more convincing.
他提出了两个论点,而后者更具说服力。
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2.

后期, 后半

occurring or situated nearer to the end of something than to the beginning

示例:
The latter half of the year was very busy.
今年下半年非常忙碌。
In the latter stages of the disease, symptoms worsen.
在疾病的后期阶段,症状会恶化。
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