例句
This bright café was formerly a small bicycle shop.
这家明亮的咖啡馆以前是一家小自行车店。
Buildings formerly used for manufacturing can be converted into affordable housing while preserving their distinctive architectural features.
以前用于制造业的建筑可以改建成经济适用住房，同时保留其独特的建筑特色。
常用搭配
- formerly known as｜以前称为
- formerly owned by｜以前归……所有
- formerly used for｜以前用于
词形与相关词
former (adj.)
用法提示
formerly指“以前”；formally指“正式地”。