| 词汇 | last |
| 释义 | last adjective, adverb, pronoun, noun uk /lɑːst/ us /læst/ A2 (the person or thing) after everyone or everything else: 最终的;最后的 [ + to infinitive ]I hate being the last one to arrive at a meeting.我不愿意开会时最后一个到。 Our house is the last one on the left before the traffic lights.我们家是交通信号灯前左侧的最后一家。 The Mets will surely finish the season in last place(= at the lowest rank of their division).梅茨队本赛季肯定要垫底了。 I know Johnson finished last in the race, but who was second to last (= the one before the one at the end)?我知道约翰逊在比赛中倒数第一，但谁是倒数第二呢？ I don't know why he bothers to bet - his horses always come in last.我不明白他为什么还要去下注——他选的马总是落在最后面。 At the last moment(= as late as possible) he changed his mind.在最后一刻他改了主意。 He always leaves important decisions to the last (possible) moment(= as late as possible).在重大问题上他总要拖到最后一刻才作决定。 at (long) last B1 finally: 终于，最终 I've finished my essay at last!我终于把论文写完了！ the last person, thing, etc. B2 the least expected or wanted person or thing: 最让人想不到的人／事；最不想见的人／最不愿干的事 Three extra people to feed - that's the last thing I need!再多养活3口人——我可受不了！ last thing (at night)mainly UK at the latest time in the day: 在一天的最后 I'll switch on the washing machine last thing so it'll be finished when I get up in the morning.晚上睡觉前我会开启洗衣机，这样等我早晨起床后衣服就洗好了。 the last time If you say that it is the last time you will do something, you mean that you will never do it again: 最后一次 He never even thanked me, so that's the last time I do him a favour.他甚至从未向我表示过感谢，所以那是我最后一次帮他。 My last class ends at four o'clock.我最后一堂课4点结束。 The doctors made one last desperate attempt to save the boy's life. Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in Britain. He was the last person to see the woman alive, and suspicion immediately fell on him.他是那个女人生前最后见到的人，所以一下就怀疑到他头上。 I didn't manage to write down that last bit she said, about the meeting. Final and finally antepenultimate as a last resortidiom at the end of the dayidiom back end closer conclusion end eventual eventually final finally hear/see the last of somethingidiom lastly latest latter next to last the last but oneidiom the last someone heard/saw of someone/somethingidiom ultimately GrammarFinally, at last, lastly or in the end? Finally, at last, lastly and in the end all have a meaning of ‘after a period of time’. However, we use them in different ways. … Idiomshave the last laugh last but not least the last but one the last someone heard/saw of someone/something the last minute the last word in something to the last (down) to the last ... to the last (man) last adjective[ before noun ], pronoun, noun[ U ] uk /lɑːst/ us /læst/ B1 (being) the only one or part that is left: 最后的，最末的;最后的一个（或一部分） Do you mind if I have the last chocolate?你介意我把最后一块巧克力吃了吗？ I'm down to my last dollar - could I borrow some money for lunch?我只剩最后一美元了——我能借点钱吃午饭吗？ I'm afraid Martha's eaten the last of the ice cream.恐怕玛莎已经把最后一块冰激凌吃掉了。 She was the last of the great educational reformers.她是唯一健在的伟大的教育改革家。 You got the last ticket - damn you, I wanted that!你得到了最后一张票——讨厌，我也想要呢！ Today's my last full day in Paris.今天是我在巴黎呆的最后一个整天。 Go steady on the milk, Dan - that's our last bottle.省着点喝牛奶，丹——那是我们最后一瓶了。 I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last remaining chocolate. That's the last time I'm going to look after her kids - I'll be glad when the little demons go home. Final and finally antepenultimate as a last resortidiom at the end of the dayidiom back end closer conclusion end eventual eventually final finally hear/see the last of somethingidiom lastly latest latter next to last the last but oneidiom the last someone heard/saw of someone/somethingidiom ultimately GrammarFinally, at last, lastly or in the end? Finally, at last, lastly and in the end all have a meaning of ‘after a period of time’. However, we use them in different ways. … Idiomsas a last resort hear/see the last of something on your last legs on its last legs last adjective, adverb, pronoun uk /lɑːst/ us /læst/ A1 (being) the most recent or the one before the present one: 上一次的;最近的;最后的 Did you hear the storm last night(= during the previous night)?你听到昨晚的暴风雨声了吗？ Did you see the news on TV last night (= yesterday evening)?昨晚那条电视新闻你看了吗？ They got married last November.去年11月他们结婚了。 When was the last time you had a cigarette?你上一次吸烟是在什么时候？ When did you last have a cigarette?你最后一次吸烟是在什么时候？ She's been working there for the last month (= for the four weeks until now).上个月起她一直在那里工作。 formalCould you account for your whereabouts on Sunday last?你能说说上个星期天你都去什么地方了吗？ The/These last five years have been very difficult for him.过去的5年他过得非常艰难。 The last we heard of her, she was working as an English teacher in France.上一次我们听到她的消息，她是在法国当英语教师。 Each of her paintings has been better than the last.她的油画作品一幅比一幅有进步。 Most of the diseased trees were chopped down last year.大多数病树去年被伐掉了。 Did you vote Conservative at the last election?上次选举你投的是保守党的票吗？ Who was she dancing with at the party last night?昨晚舞会上她在和谁跳舞？ In their last encounter with Italy, England won 3-2.在上次和意大利队的对垒中，英格兰队3比2获胜。 "Have you always lived here?" "As a matter of fact I've only lived here for the last three years". In the past ago any moreidiom anymore back in the dayidiom back thenidiom clock departed dim flood mist moon more no longeridiom non-current rewind the clockidiom sometime step step back (in time)idiom the mists of timeidiom the status quo ante GrammarFinally, at last, lastly or in the end? Finally, at last, lastly and in the end all have a meaning of ‘after a period of time’. However, we use them in different ways. … Idiomthe week/month/year before last last verb[ I, L only+ noun ] uk /lɑːst/ us /læst/ B1 to continue to exist: 持续，延续，继续 The meeting lasted two hours.会议持续了两个小时。 The drought lasted for several months.干旱持续了好几个月。 They say the snow will last until the end of next week.他们说这场雪要一直下到下周末。 I can't see the ceasefire lasting.我认为停火不会持续下去。 They haven't had an argument for two weeks, but it's too good to last (= they'll have an argument soon).他们已经两周没吵架了，但这种状态恐怕持续不了多久。 I doubt their enthusiasm will last.我怀疑他们只是一时的心血来潮。 He's working very efficiently at the moment, but it won't last.目前他的工作效率很高，但不会持续很久。 C1 to continue being good or suitable: 维持，保持 There's no point buying something that isn't going to last.买些不耐用的东西根本毫无意义。 The cheaper washing machines should last about five years.比较便宜的洗衣机大约可以使用5年。 This pen should last (you) a lifetime if you take care of it.如果注意爱护，这支钢笔可以用上一辈子。 Her previous secretary only lasted a month (= left after this period).她的前任秘书只干了1个月。 The exam lasted an hour and a half.考试持续了一个半小时。 The relationship was never going to work, but it was fun while it lasted.这段感情是注定不会有结果的，不过过程很开心。 The election broadcast, a nine-hour marathon, lasts until seven o'clock in the morning.长达9个小时的马拉松式选举报道一直持续到早上7点。 Apparently this good weather isn't going to last until the weekend. Who can predict how long this uneasy peace between the two countries will last?谁能预言两国之间勉强维持的和平能持续多久？ Continue & last bash on bubble away carry (something) on cease cont. echo immortality immortally in the makingidiom insist on doing something isochronous protract protraction push ahead push on run on soldier span spin stretch Idiomnot last long Phrasal verblast out last | American Dictionarylast noun[ U ] us/læst/ lastnoun[U] (FINAL)the person or thing after everyone or everything else: Heather was the last to go to bed and the first to get up. lastnoun[U] (NO MORE)the only one or part that is left: Mark ate the last of the ice cream. lastnoun[U] (MOST RECENT)the most recent, or the one before the present one: We had lunch together the week/month before last (= two weeks/months ago). The last we heard, she was teaching English overseas. Each of her novels seems better than the last. Idiomshave the last laugh last but not least last resort on its last legs the last minute the last word in something last adjective[ not gradable ] us/læst/ lastadjective[not gradable] (NOT DESIRABLE)being the least desirable or least likely: Traveling across the country with two small children is the last thing I want to do. last verb us/læst/ lastverb (CONTINUE)to continue for a period of time, or to continue to exist: [ I ]The tour lasts about an hour. [ I ]She’s into soccer at the moment, but it won’t last. To last is also to continue in a situation although it is difficult: [ L ]Her previous secretary only lasted a month. To last is also to continue to work well or stay in good condition: [ I ]I’d rather pay a little more and buy clothing that’s going to last. last adjective, adverb[ not gradable ] us/læst/ lastadjective, adverb[not gradable] (FINAL)(coming) after everyone or everything else: In math tests, American students came in last (= ranked the lowest). He was last in line for tickets. Our house is the last one on the left. Despite recent wins, the team is still in last place (= lowest in rank among it competitors). lastadjective, adverb[not gradable] (MOST RECENT)most recent, or most recently: last night/week/month/year last spring/summer/fall/winter These last five years have been very difficult for him. Kristal said in her last letter that she might come to visit. When was the last time you went to the movies? We last saw Grandma in 1994. last adverb[ not gradable ] us/ˈlæst/(alsolastly, us/ˈlæst·li/) lastadverb[not gradable] (FINAL)(in ending a set of items or a series of thoughts) finally: The men begin the dance, then the women enter, and last, the children join in. |
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