formerly

The building was formerly a textile factory before it was converted into luxury lofts.

(Chinese) 这栋建筑在被改造成豪华阁楼之前，原先是一家纺织厂。

Sri Lanka was formerly known as Ceylon until the country changed its name in 1972.

(Chinese) 斯里兰卡原名锡兰，直到1972年该国更改了国名。