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formerly [ˈfɔ:rmərli]

adv. 原来，原先; 以前，从前; 刚才; 先头;
[同义词] 从前的: in ages dark ago long then back the times past old days
[同义词] 先前的: heretofore previously once aforetime

例句:

  • Luxembourg's prosperity was formerly based on steel manufacturing.
    来自BBC
  • 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。
  • Namibia, formerly known as South West Africa
    纳米比亚，旧称西南非洲
  • 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.
  • Eugene Kelly had formerly played in The Famous Monsters.
    来自BBC
  • The band was formerly known as The Morning Benders.
    来自BBC