• adj. 后者的；近来的；后面的；较后的
• n. (Latter)人名；(英、德、捷)拉特

来自late的比较级形式。

latter (adj.)

Old English l?tra "slower," comparative of l?t "late" (see late (adj.)). Sense of "second of two" first recorded 1550s. The modern later is a formation from mid-15c.

1. He holds the belief that he is a latter-day prophet.

他深信自己是当代先知。

来自柯林斯例句

2. In his latter years religious mania clouded his mind.

晚年的时候，对宗教的狂热让他丧失心智。

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3. He tracked down his cousin and uncle. The latter was sick.

他追查到了堂弟和叔叔的下落，发现叔叔这时正在病中。

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4. I would unhesitatingly choose the latter option.

我会毫不犹豫地选择后者。

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5. The latter point is the most important.

后面提及的那一点是最重要的。

来自《权威词典》