Of these two options, the former is less expensive, while the latter is less risky.在这两个选择中，前者比较便宜，而后者风险比较小。

He has cars and trucks, and even though the former are easier to drive, the latter are more useful.他有轿车和卡车，虽然前者比较好开，可后者更实用。

Of chicken, fish, and meat, I like the latter best. [=I like meat the best]在鸡、鱼、肉当中，我最喜欢吃肉。

The President—or, if the latter is too busy, the Vice President—will see you shortly.校长——如果他太忙的话，副校长——会马上见你。