中文意思

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Formerly

UK/["/ˈfɔːməli/"]/US/["/ˈfɔːrmərli/"]/

Formerly 的意思

以前;过去

In simple words: in the past; before now

以前;在现在之前

Formerly 例句

如何使用 Formerly

Use 'formerly' to describe something that was true in the past but is no longer the case. It is more formal than saying 'used to'. Avoid in casual conversations.

用 'formerly' 来描述过去是真的但现在不再是事实的事情。它比说 'used to' 更正式。避免在随意的谈话中使用。

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Sounds like 'form-er-ly' — think of how something used to be before it changed.

相关单词

Collocations with Formerly

  • formerly a leader
  • formerly known
  • formerly used

Synonyms for Formerly

Opposites of Formerly

Common mistakes with Formerly

  • Confused with 'formally' — 'formerly' relates to the past, while 'formally' relates to official contexts.
  • Omitting it when describing past roles or states, which can lead to ambiguity.

Compare Formerly with Previously, Once

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Formerly 的其他语言

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关于 Formerly 的常见问题

Formerly 是什么意思?

以前;在现在之前

Formerly 的中文意思是什么?

以前;在现在之前

Formerly 的定义是什么?

以前;过去

如何在句子中使用 Formerly

Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa

能再举一个 Formerly 的例子吗?

I learnt that the house had formerly been an inn.

Formerly 的近义词有哪些?

常见的替代说法包括 previously, formerly known as, once。

Formerly 的反义词是什么?

相反的意思包括 currently, now。

哪些词和 Formerly 搭配?

它常与 formerly a leader, formerly known, formerly used 搭配。

使用 Formerly 时常见的错误有哪些?

Confused with 'formally' — 'formerly' relates to the past, while 'formally' relates to official contexts. Omitting it when describing past roles or states, which can lead to ambiguity.

Formerly 怎么发音?

US: /["/ˈfɔːrmərli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfɔːməli/"]/。点击上方音频,听母语者的发音。

Formerly 是正式还是非正式?

"Formerly" 是正式用语,适合商务、职场或学术对话。

什么时候该用 Formerly

用 'formerly' 来描述过去是真的但现在不再是事实的事情。它比说 'used to' 更正式。避免在随意的谈话中使用。

Formerly 是什么 CEFR 等级?

"Formerly" 在 CEFR 量表上属于 B2 等级。