in [of] the past，formerly，previously；

[例句] 我和你，我们总能应付过去的。我知道我们会的。 We'll manage somehow, you and me. I know we will.

[例句] 失败的痛苦过去以后，英国人应该认真反思一下。 After the pain of defeat passes, England have some thinking to do.