“aforementioned”是形容词,从它的构词(afore + mentioned)可以看得出它的意思是“前面提到的、前述”。它相当于 that is previously mentioned,一般用在比较正式的口语和写作中,让语言变得简洁。在有字数限制的写作中(比如申请文书),这个词非常有用。
例句
Some brands, like the aforementioned the Sleeper, Fleur du Mal and Attico, were founded expressly to make all-day loungewear.
翻译
The opinion in the 5th chapter of the book seemingly conflicted with the aforementioned argument.
造句
The aforementioned arguments are directly quoted in his essay.
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