The former
其它 Other前者
📖 牛津释义
the former
pron the first mentioned of two things or people 前者
If I had to choose between fish and chicken I'd prefer the former, ie fish. 若让我在鱼和鸡之间选择其一, 我要前者（即鱼）.
🧩 词语组成解析
the
[ðə]
art. 指已提到的人（物）;指说话人与听者已知的人（物）;用于独一无二的事物前;与形容词最高级和序数词连用;
🗣️ 情景例句
Jack's genius at business.
杰克是个经商的天才。
The bird loves her nest.
鸟爱自己的窝。
We need our order number on the outside of each box.
我们需要每只箱子的外观都打上订购号码。