former [ˈfɔ:mə(r)]

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adj.从前的，前者的；n.形成者，模型，样板

of or in an earlier time ; before the present time or in the past

She broke the former record. 她打破了以前的记录。
The former held a light in his hand. 前者手里拿着一个灯。