英语词汇“erstwhile”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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The adverb erstwhile has been part of English since at least the 16th century, but it is formed from two words that are much older. It comes from the Old English words aer, meaning "early," and hwil, which has the same meaning as the modern word while. (The English word ere, meaning "before," is also a descendant of aer.) These days erstwhile is more likely to be encountered as an adjective, as in "erstwhile enemies." That adjective use is a much more recent development, having joined the language about three centuries after the adverb.

Example Sentences

Adverb there's now a store where erstwhile lay green and pleasant pastures Adjective my erstwhile friend ignored me when I ran into her at the reunion

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In South Africa’s middle class suburban areas, including Randburg, where there’s more visible policing, lockdown measures are being tightly enforced, leaving several erstwhile busy stalls and shopping areas empty.

Quartz Africa, 4 Apr. 2020

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The 30-minute film about the erstwhile big, ballpark by the river will be shown in the hall of fame’s theater.

Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2022 Confused, alarmed, and unbalanced by the changing world around them, America’s erstwhile progressive class has been eventually reduced to the grunt.

Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 22 June 2022 Even amid a late New York jaunt, Maggie – group alpha, as sporadic childhood flashbacks underline – can be seen struggling with the fact that erstwhile fledgling Birdy is outgrowing her in life and love.

Mike Mccahill, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 Cheney's defeat marks a bookend to a meteoric rise and swift fall for an erstwhile GOP star.

Bytal Axelrod, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2022 Possibly the erstwhile home of King Arthur’s court, the English county is a centuries-old agricultural center renowned for its Cheddar and cider apples.

New York Times, 15 July 2022 Four Trump advisers received subpoenas to testify, including Senator Lindsey Graham, erstwhile U.S. attorney and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, and Georgia Congressman Jody Hice.

Maya Wiley, The New Republic, 22 July 2022 The erstwhile Face of Fenway is serving as the unofficial ambassador and leading man for the hometown Los Angeles Dodgers as picturesque Dodger Stadium hosts the Mid-Summer Classic for the first time since 1980.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 In his place, a more mature version of the franchise’s erstwhile top prospect has materialized.

Joe Noga, cleveland, 15 July 2022 See More

单词	erstwhile
释义	erstwhile 1 of 2 adverb erst·while ˈərst-ˌ(h)wī(-ə)l : in the past : formerly cultures, erstwhile unknown to each other Robert Plank erstwhile 2 of 2 adjective : former, previous erstwhile enemies Did you know? The adverb erstwhile has been part of English since at least the 16th century, but it is formed from two words that are much older. It comes from the Old English words aer, meaning "early," and hwil, which has the same meaning as the modern word while. (The English word ere, meaning "before," is also a descendant of aer.) These days erstwhile is more likely to be encountered as an adjective, as in "erstwhile enemies." That adjective use is a much more recent development, having joined the language about three centuries after the adverb. Synonyms Adverb formerly once onetime Adjective former late old once onetime other past quondam sometime whilom See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adverb there's now a store where erstwhile lay green and pleasant pastures Adjective my erstwhile friend ignored me when I ran into her at the reunion Recent Examples on the Web Adverb In South Africa’s middle class suburban areas, including Randburg, where there’s more visible policing, lockdown measures are being tightly enforced, leaving several erstwhile busy stalls and shopping areas empty. Quartz Africa, 4 Apr. 2020 Adjective The 30-minute film about the erstwhile big, ballpark by the river will be shown in the hall of fame’s theater. Jason Williams, The Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2022 Confused, alarmed, and unbalanced by the changing world around them, America’s erstwhile progressive class has been eventually reduced to the grunt. Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 22 June 2022 Even amid a late New York jaunt, Maggie – group alpha, as sporadic childhood flashbacks underline – can be seen struggling with the fact that erstwhile fledgling Birdy is outgrowing her in life and love. Mike Mccahill, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 Cheney's defeat marks a bookend to a meteoric rise and swift fall for an erstwhile GOP star. Bytal Axelrod, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2022 Possibly the erstwhile home of King Arthur’s court, the English county is a centuries-old agricultural center renowned for its Cheddar and cider apples. New York Times, 15 July 2022 Four Trump advisers received subpoenas to testify, including Senator Lindsey Graham, erstwhile U.S. attorney and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, and Georgia Congressman Jody Hice. Maya Wiley, The New Republic, 22 July 2022 The erstwhile Face of Fenway is serving as the unofficial ambassador and leading man for the hometown Los Angeles Dodgers as picturesque Dodger Stadium hosts the Mid-Summer Classic for the first time since 1980. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 In his place, a more mature version of the franchise’s erstwhile top prospect has materialized. Joe Noga, cleveland, 15 July 2022 See More Word History First Known Use Adverb 1569, in the meaning defined above Adjective 1849, in the meaning defined above erstwhile 1 of 2 adjective as in former having been such at some previous time my erstwhile friend ignored me when I ran into her at the reunion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance former old other quondam onetime late past whilom once defunct sometime bygone departed vanished long-ago extinct expired gone dead Antonyms & Near Antonyms current present extant contemporary prospective ongoing present-day future unborn coming See More erstwhile 2 of 2 adverb as in formerly at an earlier or previous time there's now a store where erstwhile lay green and pleasant pastures Synonyms & Similar Words formerly once onetime Antonyms & Near Antonyms recently now currently presently lately
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