quondam

来自拉丁语quondam,原来的，曾经的，来自PIE*kwo,疑问代词词干，词源同quote,when.-dam,指示副词后缀。

quondam (adj.)

"one-time, former," 1580s, from earlier use as an adverb ("formerly") and a noun ("former holder" of some office or position), both 1530s, from Latin quondam (adv.) "formerly, at some time, at one time; once in a while," from quom, cum "when, as" (see who) + demonstrative ending -dam.

1. Structure of quondam long - canister discharging - fluid valve is analysed and ameliorated and its and cost is lowered.

对原长筒放料阀结构从其结构及成本两个方面进行分析和改进,使阀门更轻巧,更经济,满足了用户的要求.

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1. belonging to some prior time;

"erstwhile friend"

"our former glory"

"the once capital of the state"

"her quondam lover"