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.
雙語例句
1. He holds the belief that he is a latter-day prophet.
他深信自己是當代先知。
來自柯林斯例句
2. In his latter years religious mania clouded his mind.
晚年的時候，對宗教的狂熱讓他喪失心智。
來自柯林斯例句
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，發(fā)現(xiàn)叔叔這時正在病中。
來自柯林斯例句
4. I would unhesitatingly choose the latter option.