latter

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latter /ˈlætɚ/ adjective

latter

/ˈlætɚ/

adjective

Learner's definition of LATTER

always used before a noun

: coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc. : later较后的；后期的

the latter

: the second one of two things or people that have been mentioned（两者中的）后者

Of these two options, the former is less expensive, while the latter is less risky.在这两个选择中，前者比较便宜，而后者风险比较小。
He has cars and trucks, and even though the former are easier to drive, the latter are more useful.他有轿车和卡车，虽然前者比较好开，可后者更实用。

: the last thing or person mentioned最后提及的事物（或人）

Of chicken, fish, and meat, I like the latter best. [=I like meat the best]在鸡、鱼、肉当中，我最喜欢吃肉。

: the thing or person that has just been mentioned刚提及的事物（或人）

The President—or, if the latter is too busy, the Vice President—will see you shortly.校长——如果他太忙的话，副校长——会马上见你。

— compare the former at former