latter的中文翻譯是什麼意思
latter
pron. （兩者之間的）後者
adj. 後者的; 後半期的
latter的柯林斯釋義
PRON（兩者之間的）後者
When two people, things, or groups have just been mentioned, you can refer to the second of them as the latter.
He tracked down his cousin and uncle. The latter was sick.
他追查到了堂弟和叔叔的下落，發現叔叔這時正在病中。
ADJ（一個時期或事件）後一半的，接近終了的
You use latter to describe the later part of a period of time or event.
He is getting into the latter years of his career...
他正步入職業生涯的後半程。
The latter part of the debate concentrated on abortion.
後半部分的辯論集中在墮胎問題上。
latter的英文釋義
Noun
1. the second of two or the second mentioned of two;
- Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today
Adjective
1. referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several);
- in the latter case
latter的場景例句
On this latter point he felt almost certain, knowing her freedom from levity of character.
這後一點他簡直確信不疑, 因為他了解她的性格絕不是輕浮的.
Canada and the United States are in North America; the former lies north of the latter.
加拿大興美國均在北美; 前者位於後者以北.
Did he walk or swim? The latter seems unlikely.
他是散步還是游泳? 後者看來不太可能.
I am persuaded the latter is true.
我相信後者是正確的.
Of course, China releases no detailed data on the latter.
當然, 中國政府沒有公佈私人投資的有關細節.