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latterly

UK //ˈlætəli//US //ˈlætərli//

词源

源自中古英语 'latterly',由 'latter'(后来的)加后缀 '-ly' 构成,表示时间上的靠近现在。

adverb

❶ 指最近或近来发生的事,常用于正式或书面语中,表示时间上的靠近现在。

“Latterly, he has been focusing on environmental issues.”

(近来,他一直专注于环境问题。)

“She has latterly taken an interest in classical music.”

(她最近对古典音乐产生了兴趣。)

同义词:recently, lately, of late

常见短语

latterly known — 指某人或某事物最近才被人们所熟知或认识。

“The artist was latterly known for his innovative techniques.”

(这位艺术家近来因其创新的技巧而闻名。)