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单词 last but by no means least
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last but by no means least
b. last but not least (also last but by no means least): last in order of occurrence but not of importance. Cf. C. 1c.Used esp. when mentioning the last person of a group, in order to say that he or she is no less significant than the others, and sometimes to indicate that he or she is actually the most important.
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1607 G. Markham tr. P. Desportes Rodomonths Infernall sig. C2v Last, but not least, for shee exceeded all, Came Bradamant his bride, his loue, his Queene.
1777 J. Hanway Virtue in Humble Life (ed. 2) I. 309/2 Last, but not least, think..of the unhappiness of parents,..when their children rebel.
1892 G. Grossmith & W. Grossmith Diary of Nobody xx The dinner-party consisted of Mr. Franching, Mr. Hardfur Huttle,..and, last but not least, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pooter.
1947 Gourmet July 2/3 Pour over..several..tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan. Last but not least, toss [the salad] well.
2000 P. McLynn in J. Adams et al. Girls' Night In 380 And last but by no means least is Greta Moore, our wardrobe supervisor.
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