The city was formerly known as Byzantium.
这座城市以前被称为拜占庭。
She formerly worked as a teacher before becoming a writer.
她以前是一名教师，后来成为作家。
The building formerly served as a courthouse.
这座建筑以前是法院。
This area was formerly a dense forest.
这个地区以前是一片茂密的森林。
The company was formerly known as XYZ Corp.
这家公司以前被称为XYZ公司。
He formerly lived in New York City.
他以前住在纽约市。
The restaurant was formerly a popular nightclub.
这家餐厅以前是一个受欢迎的夜总会。
The actress was formerly a model.
这位女演员以前是一名模特。
The land was formerly used for farming.
这片土地以前用于农业。
The museum was formerly a royal palace.
这座博物馆以前是皇宫。
formerly known as 曾经被称为
formerly a member of 以前是...的成员
formerly located at 以前位于
formerly employed by 曾受雇于
formerly used for 以前用于
formerly called 曾被叫做
formerly part of 曾是...的一部分
