"formerly" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 以前
• 從前

Definition

過去的某個時候；用於表示以前存在或發生過但現在已不再如此的事物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於正式或書面語。強調狀況已發生變化。常出現在句首：“Formerly, he lived in Rome.”，不要與較口語的“previously”混淆。

Examples

She formerly worked as a teacher.

她**以前**是一名教師。

Many buildings that are hotels now were formerly factories.

許多現在是旅館的建築物**以前**是工廠。

My neighbor was formerly a professional musician.

我的鄰居**以前**是一名職業音樂家。

This land was formerly covered by forest, but now it's farmland.

這片土地**以前**被森林覆蓋，現在是農田。

He was formerly known as a strict boss, but now he's much friendlier.

他**以前**以嚴格的老闆著稱，現在好多了。

The store was formerly a cinema, which is why the entrance is so grand.

這家商店**以前**是電影院，所以入口非常大氣。