| 单词 | aforementioned |
| 释义 | aforementioned (once / 10059 pages) adj Something that was mentioned before is aforementioned. Once you've written about something, it can then be referred to as aforementioned. You already know that to mention something is to bring it up, so if you consider that afore sounds a little like before, you'll know that aforementioned is simply something that's been said previously. After your father has asked you to wash the dishes, do the laundry, and vacuum the rug, he might hand you five bucks upon completion of the aforementioned chores. This word shows up in writing more than speech. Writers often mention their own aforementioned ideas. WORD FAMILYaforementioned USAGE EXAMPLESHolden discovers his strange abilities during a confrontation with the aforementioned bad guys, but then he is curiously uninterested in exploring them. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) Within Kate’s orbit are her sassy co-worker, her kind boss, her aforementioned sister and two college girlfriends. Washington Post(Dec 14, 2016) Either way, I am very fond of all of the aforementioned. The New Yorker(Dec 26, 2016) adj being the one previously mentioned or spoken of works of all the aforementioned authors Syn aforesaid, said same same in identity |
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