The former
其它 Other前者
?? 牛津釋義
the former
pron the first mentioned of two things or people 前者
If I had to choose between fish and chicken I'd prefer the former, ie fish. 若讓我在魚和雞之間選擇其一, 我要前者（即魚）.
?? 詞語組成解析
the
[e?]
art. 指已提到的人（物）;指說話人與聽者已知的人（物）;用于獨一無二的事物前;與形容詞最高級和序數詞連用;
former
['f?rm?]
adj. 以前的，從前的;在前的;前任的;
n. 模型，樣板;構成者，創(chuàng)造者;起形成作用的人;[無線]線圈架;
form=fore先前 + er表人\/物→前者
??? 情景例句
What's this dish got in it?
這碟里面裝的是什么東西？
I beseech your forgiveness.
請求你原諒我。
Hmm! That's a bit expensive. Can I try them on, please?
嗯！就是貴了一點兒。我可以試穿一下嗎？