adj.后者的,末了的,较后的
In his latter years religious mania clouded his mind.
晚年的时候,对宗教的狂热让他丧失心智。
He holds the belief that he is a latter-day prophet.
他深信自己是当代先知。
He tracked down his cousin and uncle. The latter was sick.
他追查到了堂弟和叔叔的下落,发现叔叔这时正在病中。