last
[lɑ:st]
v.持续, 维持
adj.最近的, 上一个的, 末尾的, 最后的
adv.最后, 最近一次
n.最后来的人(或发生的事),鞋楦(做鞋的模型)
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例句与用法:
Ten years ago this dress was considered the last word in elegance.
十年前这种连衣裙还算是最高雅的款式呢。
At long last a compromise was agreed on.
通过互让最终达成折衷协议。
In the last resort we can always walk home.
大不了我们走回家就是了。
And last but not least there is the question of adequate funding.
最后同样重要的是要有足够的资金的问题。
Which line comes last in this poem?
这首诗的最后一行是什么?
The hot weather lasted until September.
炎热的天气持续到九月。
He has lived here for the last few years.
过去的几年他一直住在这里。
He was the last to arrive.
他到得最晚。
词形变化:
副词: lastly | 动词过去式: lasted | 动词过去分词: lasted | 动词现在分词: lasting | 动词第三人称单数: lasts |
a.[B]
1. 最后的
He was the last person to leave.
他是最后离去的人。
2. 仅剩的
I've spent my last dollar.
我把我的钱全部花光了。
3. 最后过去的; 紧接前面的
We had dinner together last Sunday.
我们上个星期日一起吃饭。
4. 最不可能……的
He'd be the last person to do it.
他是最不可能做这事的人了。
5. 最近的, 最新的
According to the last news I heard, he will resign tomorrow.
据我听到的最新消息, 他明天将辞职。
ad.
1. 最后地
He left last.
他最后离开。
2. 上次, 最近
I saw him last in New York.
我上次见到他是在纽约。
3. 最后(一点)
n.[theS]
1. 最后的人(或东西)[+to-v]
He was the last of the passengers to leave the ship.
他是最后一个下船的乘客。
2. 最后; 末尾
They had been friends to the last.
他们始终是好朋友。
3. 上个, 上回
We had a party the week before last.
我们前一个星期有一个聚会。
vi.
1. 持续[Q]
How long will the meeting last?
会议要开多久?
2. 持久; 保持良好状态
These shoes will last.
这些鞋经久耐穿。
3. 维持; 够用
Our water will not last long.
我们的水快要用完了。
vt.
1. 度过, 拖过[(+out)]
He is very ill, and isn't expected to last the night.
他病得厉害, 估计拖不过今夜。
2. 够……之用
The food will last us a few more days.
食品够我们再吃几天。
短语词组:
at last
1. 最后; 终于
At last they reached Shanghai.
他们终于到达上海。
breathe one's last
1. 断气
His father breathed his last this morning.
他父亲今天上午断气了。
haven't heard the last of
1. ……的事还未了结
We haven't heard the last of Bill.
比尔的事还没了结呢。
last but not least
1. 最后但并非最不重要的(一点)
Last but not least, we must thank our host for his hospitality.
最后但并非最不重要的一点是, 我们得感谢主人的热情好客。
see the last of
1. 最后一次看到
That was the last I saw of her.
那是我最后一次见到她。
stick to one's last
1. 做自己分内的事
You'd better stick to your last.
你最好还是做自己分内的事。
last
词形变化:
副词: lastly | 动词过去式: lasted | 动词过去分词: lasted | 动词现在分词: lasting | 动词第三人称单数: lasts |
同义词:
final | end | previous | latter | remaining | surviving | keep | go on | last out | keep going | carry on | latest | hindmost | conclusive | ultimate | once and for all | terminal | once | for | and | all | endure | net | hold up | conclusion | stopping point | live on | last-place | lastly | survive | in conclusion | finish | hold out | lowest | finis | close | utmost | final stage | finale | death | go | finally | concluding | live | persist | continue |
反义词:
first |
词义辨析:
同义:
a.最后的
latest
end
final
conclusive
ultimate
hindmost
once and for all
反义:
a.最后的; 最新的
first
beginning
primary
last1[lɑ:st; læst]adj.1.■late 的最高级,比较级later2.■最后的,末尾的3.■惟一的,最后剩下的4.■最终的,临终的5.■刚刚过去的;最近过去的;紧接着前面的:6.■极少可能的,最不合适的;最糟糕的7.■最新的;最时髦的8.■最不重要的;(尤指职位或奖品)最低的9.■极度的;极端的;最大的10.■结论性的;决定性的;权威性的11.■单个的,单一的,单独的;每一个的adv.1.■late的最高级2.■最后,最末地,末了3.■最近一次,上一次4.■到底;至终5.■末尾,结尾,临终n.1.■[口语](某人)最近的笑话,趣闻近义词finalterminalat (long) last终于,到底,毕竟,好容易才at the very last临终;最后一刻breathe one's last断气,死[亦作 breathe one's last breath (或 gasp)]every last每一个[加强语气]from first to last见 firsthear (see) the last (of someone 或 something)最后一次听(看)到,不会再听(看)到last but not least最后但并非最不重要的一点last come,last served[谚语]后到的只得等(与 First come,first served.相对)。last in,first out后入先出盘存法(存货盘点时按最后进货价格估价的方法)后来者先走(尤指雇主裁员时先解雇新来的雇员)last of all最后look one's last at看…最后一眼put the last hand to完成sprawl one's last[古语]垂死挣扎,濒于死亡the last but one (或 two,three)倒数第二(或第三、四)the last cast最后一招;孤注一掷;最后的机会The last drop makes the cup run over.[谚语]滴水成灾。the last extremity极大的危险(或不幸消息)the last of pea-time (或 pea-times,pea time,pea times)豌豆盛产季节的末期[美国口语]终点,最后阶段;最后难关;强弩之末the last of the Mohicans“最后的莫希干人”(原是美国作家J.M.Coope 同名小说中的人物Uncas,莫希干人是印第安人的一族,后为英美殖民者所灭;指某种衰亡没落人物最后的残存者)to(或till) the last到底,直到最后(军队苦战)至死 last2[lɑ:st; læst]vi.1.■持续,延续,继续:The meeting lasted 7 hours.会议开了七个小时。2.■持久;耐用;支撑:This pair of shoes last well.这双鞋很耐穿。3.■够用;维持;支持:Our money will last to the end of the summer vacation.我们的钱够用到暑期末。vt.1.■继续维持下去;经受住;度过;拖过:The large sum of money will last me a lifetime.这一大笔钱够我花一辈子。n.1.■持久力,精力,耐力 last3[lɑ:st; læst]n.1.■鞋楦2.■畸形鞋vt.1.■楦(鞋)stick to one's last不管闲事,安分守己只管自己分内的事,不做自己不懂(或做不好)的事
lastlast[lɑ:st]vi.1.■持续, 延续, 维持; 耐久The festival lasted two days.节日持续了两天。This cloth lasts well.这种布很耐穿。
词性变化lastvt.1.■够用, 使得以维持; 安然度过, 经得起This bike will last me a lifetime.这辆自行车够我用一辈子了。lastn.1.■持久力, 精力
参考词汇见continue; lastlast[lɑ:st]adj.1.■最后的, 未尾的2.■临终的3.■刚过去的, 紧接前面的4.■最近的; 最新式的, 最时髦的5.■极端的6.■决定性的; 结论性的7.■极少可能的; 最不适当的8.■最糟糕的, 最坏的9.■[加强语气用]每一的the last train末班火车a last hope最后的希望captain last(船只失事时)船长最后离开船last but one [two]倒数第二[第三]in the last few years在最近几年last year去年last month上月last night昨夜a paper of the last importance极端重要的文件the last word in the argument争论的裁决the last explanation结论性的解释the last crime最恶劣的罪行every last square inch of fertile soil每平方英寸的沃土He is the last man to do it.他决不会干那件事。10.■【说明】 last 和 latest 区别:在正式的用法中, last 指最后的;
继承用法latest[ˈleitist]adv.指最近的,如:This is his latest biography and not his last+[ꆭ] one. 这是他最近作的传记而不是最后的传记。1.■最后2.■上次3.■最近since I saw you last自从上次见到你以后Who came last?谁最后来的?
词性变化lastn.1.■最终; 临终2.■最近[后]的人[物]3.■动作 [行为]的最后一次4.■末尾That was the last I saw of him.那是我最后 一次见他。last-ditchadj.1.■最后防线上的, 不再后退的last-ditchern.1.■绝不后退的战士last-minuteadj.1.■最后一分钟的, 最后一刻的; 最后关头的last-namedadj.1.■最后提到的lastlyadv.1.■最后, 终于, 末了
参考词汇last;final;terminal;ultimate意思都含“最后的"。last 指“在一系列人、事物;特别是在同类中居于最后的";如:He was the last one to enter the room. 他是最后一个进屋的人。final 指“在一系列事物中是最后的;而且是结论性的、决定性的";如:That's my final offer.这是我最终的奉献。terminal 指:“到头的"、 “极限的";如: a terminal station 终点站。 ultimate 指“最终的"、“终极的"、“基本的";如:The ultimate aim of the Party is the realization of communism.党的最终目的是实现共产主义。;
adjective
[attrib.]
- coming after all others in time or order; final
最后的
they caught the last bus.
他们赶上了末班车。
■met with or encountered after any others
最后遇见的
the last house in the village.
村子里最后看到的房子。
■the lowest in importance or rank
最差的,最低的
finishing in last place.
最后一个到达。
[as complement]he came last in the race.
他这次比赛跑在末尾。
■(the last)the least likely or suitable
最不可能的,最不适合的
addicts are often the last people to face up to their problems.
瘾君子们常是最不能面对自身问题的人。
the last thing she needed was a husband.
她最不需要的就是一个丈夫。 - most recent in time; latest
上一次的,最近的
last year.
去年。
[postpositive]your letter of Sunday last.
你上周日的来信。
■immediately preceding in order; previous in a sequence
上一个的,前一个的
their last album.
他们的前一张专辑。
■most recently mentioned or enumerated
刚提到的,刚列举的
this last point is critical.
刚提到的这一点很关键。 - only remaining
惟一的,仅存的
it's our last hope.
这是我们仅存的希望。
- on the last occasion before the present; previously
此前最后地
a woman last heard of in Cornwall.
在康沃尔郡此前有人听说过的女人。 - [in combination]after all others in order or sequence
最后
the last-named film.
最后提到的一部电影。 - (especially in enumerating points) lastly
[尤用于列举要点]最后
and last, I'd like to thank you all for coming.
最后,我要感谢诸位光临。
- the last person or thing; the one occurring, mentioned, or acting after all others
最后的人(事物),最后发生(或提到,行动)的一个
the last of their guests had gone.
他们最后的客人也走了。
eating as if every mouthful were his last.
吃相好像是每吃一口都是最后一口。
■(the last of)the only part of something that remains
残余,剩余
they drank the last of the wine.
他们喝了剩下的酒。
■[in sing.]last position in a race, contest, or ranking
(竞赛,排次)最差,最低
Lion Cavern came from last in a slowly run race.
莱昂•加文在一次速度不快的赛跑中从末位往前移了。
■(the last)the last round in a boxing match or similar
(拳击等)最后一局(回合,轮等)
on the ropes for a spell in the last.
在最后一回合中一时(被打得)靠在绳子上。
■(the last)the end or last moment, especially death
结束,最后时刻(尤指死亡)
he was dead, having refused morphia to the last.
他死了,到死也拒绝吗啡。
■(the last)the last mention or sight of someone or something
最后一次提及,最后一次看见
that was the last we saw of her.
那是我们最后一次看见她。
at last (或 at long last)
- in the end; after much delay
最后,终于
you've come back to me at last!.
你终于回到我身边啦!。
- 见 resort
- do something for the last time
最后一次做
the dying embers sparked their last.
将灭的灰烬冒出最后火星。
- last in order of mention or occurrence but not of importance
最后的但并非最不重要的
- used to denote a final, often desperate, act to achieve something in the face of difficulty
孤注一掷,背水一战
[as modifier]a last-ditch attempt to acquire some proper qualifications.
为取得适当资格的孤注一掷的努力。
- 见 gasp
- (in a bar or public house) an expression used to inform customers that closing time is approaching and that any further drinks should be purchased immediately
[酒吧告知顾客即将打烊]最后一次点酒
last orders, gentlemen, please.
请点最后一次酒吧,先生们。
- 见 straw
- late in the evening, especially as a final act before going to bed
深夜(尤指睡前)最后做的事
I think having that cup of tea last thing at night really helps.
我认为晚上睡前喝那样一杯茶很有好处。
- 见 leg
- Old English latost (adverb) 'after all others in a series', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch laatst, lest and German letzt, also to late
last2
verb
[no obj.]
- [with adverbial](of a process, activity, or state of things) continue for a specified period of time
(过程,活动,状态)持续,继续
the guitar solo lasted for twenty minutes.
吉他独奏持续了20分钟。
childhood seems to last forever.
童年似乎永远持续。 - continue to function well or to be in good condition for a considerable or specified length of time
耐用,持久
the car is built to last.
这车造得很耐用。
a lip pencil lasts longer than lipstick.
描唇笔比口红耐用。
■(of a person) manage to continue in a post or course of action
(人)坚持,支撑(岗位,行动)
how long does he reckon he'll last as manager?.
他估计自己当经理还有多久? 。
■survive or endure
存活,忍耐
she managed to last out until the end of the programme.
她最终坚持到节目结束。
his condition is so serious that he won't last the night.
他的情况很严重,活不过今晚了。
■[withobj.](of provisions or resources) be adequate or sufficient for (someone), especially for a specified length of time
(供给,资源)足够(某人)用一定时期
he filled the freezer with enough food to last him for three months.
他在冰箱里装满足够吃三个月的食物。
- Old English lǣstan, of Germanic origin, related to German leisten 'afford, yield', also to last
last3
noun
- a shoemaker's model for shaping or repairing a shoe or boot
鞋楦
- Old English lǣste, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning 'follow'; related to Dutch leest and German Leisten
last
名词 last:
the temporal end; the concluding time
同义词:stopping point, finale, finis, finish, conclusion, close
the last or lowest in an ordering or series
a person's dying act; the final thing a person can do
the time at which life ends; continuing until dead
同义词:death
a unit of weight equal to 4,000 pounds
a unit of capacity for grain equal to 80 bushels
the concluding parts of an event or occurrence
同义词:end, final stage
holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes
同义词:shoemaker's last, cobbler's last
动词 last:
persist for a specified period of time
同义词:endure
continue to live; endure or last
同义词:survive, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out
形容词 last:
immediately past
coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
occurring at or forming an end or termination
同义词:concluding, final, terminal
conclusive in a process or progression
most unlikely or unsuitable
occurring at the time of death
not to be altered or undone
同义词:final
lowest in rank or importance
同义词:last-place, lowest
highest in extent or degree
同义词:utmost
副词 last:
more recently than any other time
同义词:most recently
the item at the end
同义词:lastly, in conclusion, finally
last
■We got up to page 72 last lesson.
上一课我们学到第72页。
■He took a trip to Swiss with his family last month.
上个月他和家人去瑞士旅行了。
■Business was stagnant last month.
上个月生意萧条。
■The last few minutes before going on stage scow new actors up.
上台前的最后几分钟常常使新演员很紧张。
■His appointment was gazetted last week.
上周在公报上宣布了对他的任命。
■One of my alumni dropped over to me last week.
上周我的一位校友顺道来看了我。
■He was ill last week, but he's getting about now.
上星期他病了,但他现在已起床行走了。
■Did you see any elephants in the zoo last week?
上星期你在动物园里看到大象了吗?
■Another supermarket opened last week.
上星期又有一家超级市场开张了。
■He dropped in on us last Sunday.
上星期天他来看我们了。
■The match was snowed off last Sunday.
上星期天的比赛因下雪取消了。
■Jimmy had his banns called last Sunday.
上星期天,吉米已请求牧师预告了他的婚事。
■I came upon him in town last week.
上星期我在城里碰见他。
■I bought a new fishing rod last Sunday.
上星期日我新买了一个鱼竿。
■The minutes of the last meeting were approved.
上次会议记录已获得通过。
■He gave me a bum steer on the last exam that I failed.
上次考试他给我指点错了,所以我没及格。
■I got a new coat in that store last week.
上礼拜我在那家店买了一件新外套。
■As a last resort, go away and never come back.
不得已,就走开别再回来。
■Every man meets his Waterloo at last.
人终究有失败的时候。
■He has worked in the factory since last year.
从去年开始,他就在工厂里工作。
■He was a real gentleman, first and last.
从各方面来看,他都是个正人君子。
■He was first and last an administrator.
他一直是个行政管理人员。
■He won the game of golf last month.
他上个月赢得了高尔夫球比赛的冠军。
■He took a lot of photo last sunday, and so do I.
他上星期照了许多照片,我也一样。
■He go abroad last month, and so do Mary.
他上月出国了,玛丽也上月出国了。
■He was admitted to the Party last year.
他去年入党了。
■Pneumonia carried him off last winter.
他去年患肺炎逝世了。
■Much to his chagrin, he came last in the race.
他因跑个倒数第一而垂头丧气。
■He died in the last ditch in a fierce battle.
他在一次激战中奋战而死。
■He made 48 baskets in the game last night.
他在昨晚的比赛中独得了48分。
■In his last film he starred as a cowboy.
他在最近的一部影片中主演一位牛仔。
■He hinted darkly that we had not heard the last of the matter.
他带着威胁的口吻暗示我们的事情还没完[他还不肯就此罢休]。
■He's always the last to catch on.
他总是最后一个弄明白。
■He ran off a new song last night.
他昨晚不费力地编写了一首新歌。
■He certainly had a big time at the club last night.
他昨晚在俱乐部里肯定于得挺痛快。
■He is the last person that I'll get along with.
他是我最不愿与之相处的人。
■His mother passed away last year.
他母亲去年去世了。
■He cast his last remark in more formal wording.
他用更正式的措词表达了最后一句话。
■His last words are still ringing in my ears.
他的临终遗言还在我耳边回响。
■At last his efforts were coming to fruition.
他的努力终于逐渐取得了成效。
■His elder brother got married last month.
他的哥哥上个月结婚了。
■His house is the last but one in this street.
他的房子是这条街的倒数第二座。
■His last novel created a furore among the critics.
他的最近一部小说在评论家中引起了轰动。
■His grandpa passed away last year.
他的爷爷/外公去年去世了。
■His grandfather passed away last year.
他的祖父去年去世了。
■His old woman really beat the drum last night.
他的老婆昨晚着实太吵大嚷了一场。
■His poetry was published last year.
他的诗集去年发表了。
■His last resting-place is on that hill.
他的长眠处就在那座山上。
■It was his misfortune to catch a crab in the last spurt.
他真倒霉,到了最后一刹那竟有一桨没划好。
■He knew this was his last hope of winning.
他知道这是他获胜的唯一希望了。
at last
1. 最后; 终于
At last they reached Shanghai.
他们终于到达上海。
breathe one's last
1. 断气
His father breathed his last this morning.
他父亲今天上午断气了。
haven't heard the last of
1. ……的事还未了结
We haven't heard the last of Bill.
比尔的事还没了结呢。
last but not least
1. 最后但并非最不重要的(一点)
Last but not least, we must thank our host for his hospitality.
最后但并非最不重要的一点是, 我们得感谢主人的热情好客。
see the last of
1. 最后一次看到
That was the last I saw of her.
那是我最后一次见到她。
stick to one's last
1. 做自己分内的事
You'd better stick to your last.
你最好还是做自己分内的事。
习惯用语last out1.■还够用, 支持下去2.■经得起; 拖过(Will this oil last out a week? 这点油够烧一周吗?) 习惯用语at last1.■终于at long last1.■好容易才breathe one's last [breathe one's last breath [gasp]1.■断气, 死gasp] one's last [breathe one's last breath [gasp]1.■断气, 死breathe [gasp] one's last [breathe one's last breath [gasp]1.■断气, 死see the last (of sb.)1.■最后一次看[听]到, 不会再看[听]到hear the last (of sb.)1.■最后一次看[听]到, 不会再看[听]到see the last (of sth.)1.■最后一次看[听]到, 不会再看[听]到hear the last (of sth.)1.■最后一次看[听]到, 不会再看[听]到sprawl one's last1.■[古]垂死挣扎the last but one (two, three)1.■倒数第二(第三, 第四)the last of pea-time1.■豌豆盛产季节的末期2.■最后阶段; 最后难关; 强弩之末to the last1.■直到最后till the last1.■直到最后last but not least1.■最后但并非最不重要的last in, first out1.■后来者先走