formerly

• adv. 以前；原来

英文词源

formerly (adv.)

"in times past," 1580s, from former (adj.) + -ly (2). A Middle English word for this was andersith "formerly, at former times" (early 14c.).

双语例句

1. Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa

纳米比亚，旧称西南非洲

来自《权威词典》

2. This area was formerly within the sphere of influence of the US.

这一地区先前属于美国的势力范围。

来自《权威词典》

3. We now enjoy these comforts of which formerly we had only heard.

我们现在享受到了过去只是听说过的那些舒适条件.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. This boat was formerly used on the rivers of China.

这船从前航行在中国内河里.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Formerly most of our household utensils were made of brass.

以前我们家庭用的器皿多数是用黄铜做的.

来自《简明英汉词典》