| 单词 | last |
| 释义 | determiner, adjective | adverb | noun, pronoun | verb | noun lastlast1 /læst/ ●●● S1 W1 determiner, adjective 1most recent, or the nearest one to the present time: What was his last job? Who did you go out with last night? The last time I ate there, I got sick. He hasn’t been feeling well for the last few days/weeks (=during the days/weeks before and up to now).THESAURUSprevious – before this one, or before the one that you are talking about: He has two children from a previous marriage.former formal – happening before or having a particular position in the past, but not now: New Zealand is a former British colony. The former president has written a book about his time in office.past – the past week, year, few days, etc. is the period of time up until now: The past few months have been very difficult for our family.preceding formal – coming before the time you have just mentioned, or the part of something that you are reading now: The preceding chapters have described several key events in recent French history.old informal – used, known, or existing before now, but not anymore: His old girlfriend just moved back to town.2happening or existing at the end, after everything and everyone else: I didn’t read the last chapter of the book. The meeting will be held in the last week in June. Anna was the last person to see him alive. Our house is the last one on the left.THESAURUSfinal – last in a series of actions, events, parts of a story, etc.: It’s the final game of the championship tomorrow.ultimate – last and most important in a process or series: Our ultimate aim is to build six new schools.closing – used to talk about the last part of a long period of time, or of an event, book, etc.: In the closing chapters of the book, the hero and heroine realize they love each other.concluding – used about the part of a piece of writing, a speech, or an organized event that ends it: The lawyers made their concluding statements to the jury.latter formal – used to talk about the last of two or more things: The children learn patience, kindness, and respect – and the latter quality, respect, is most important to us.3remaining after all others have gone, been used, etc.: I took the last piece of cake. We were the last ones to leave the party.somebody’s last chance Tomorrow is your last chance to get tickets.4the last minute/moment the latest possible time before something happens: We got to the airport at the last minute.5the last person/thing used for emphasizing that a particular person or thing, etc. is much less likely, appropriate, or desirable than all others: The last thing we wanted was to go into debt. Chad’s the last person I would ask for advice.6if it’s the last thing I/we do spoken used to emphasize that you are determined to do something: I’m going to buy that dress if it’s the last thing I do.7last thing (at night) at the very end of the day: Take the pills last thing at night.8the last straw the final thing in a series of annoying things that makes a person very angry: Then she lied to me. That was the last straw.9have the last laugh to finally be successful or prove that you were right after other people have defeated you or said you were wrong10the last word a)the final statement or action that ends an argument or causes you to win something: Erin always has to have the last word! We refuse to give the terrorists the last word. b)the final decision on something: The manager has the last word on any price.11on its last legs informal old or in bad condition, and likely to stop working soon: Your car sounds like it’s on its last legs.12on your last legs informal a)very tired b)very sick and likely to die soon13last hurrah a final effort, event, etc. at the end of a long period of work, a career, a life, etc.: “Star Trek – Generations” was the original cast’s last hurrah.14somebody’s last will and testament old-fashioned a will15be the last word in something to be the best, most modern, or most comfortable example of something: It’s the last word in luxury resorts. → see also every last drop/bit/scrap etc. at every (1) determiner, adjective | adverb | noun, pronoun | verb | noun lastlast2 ●●● S2 W2 adverb 1most recently before now: When I saw her last, she was pregnant.2after everything or everyone else: I was told I’ll be speaking last. Connect the black wires last. My horse finished second to last (=just before the last horse). Your name is next to last (=just before the last name) on the list.3last of all used when giving a final point or statement: Last of all, I’d like to say that everyone has done a wonderful job.4last but not least used when mentioning the last person or thing in a list, to emphasize that he or she is important: Last but not least, I would like to thank my wife for her support. determiner, adjective | adverb | noun, pronoun | verb | noun lastlast3 ●●● S2 W2 noun, pronoun 1[singular] the person or thing that comes after all the others: Their third child was their last.the last of something Joel was the last of nine kids.the last to do something Who was the last to leave?2the most recent thing or person before the present one: Her new movie is even better than her last.3the day/week/year etc. before last the day, week, etc. before the one that has just finished: We got our new car the week before last.4save/keep/leave something for last to delay dealing with or using something until after you have dealt with or used all the others: I’m saving the chocolate cake for last.5at (long) last if something happens at last, it happens after you have waited a long time: At last, we were able to afford a house.6the last of something a)the remaining part of something: Dennis ate the last of the bread at lunchtime. b)the thing that represents the end of something, after which nothing else happens, is done, etc.: That was the last I saw of him (=I never saw him again).7haven’t heard the last of somebody/something used to say that someone or something may cause more problems in the future: I’ll leave now, but you haven’t heard the last of this.8the last I/we... spoken used to tell someone the most recent news that you know about a person or situation: The last I heard, Paul was in Cuba. The last we talked to Shelly, she seemed fine.9to the last formal until the end of an event or the end of someone’s life: Brown died, insisting to the last he was innocent. determiner, adjective | adverb | noun, pronoun | verb | noun lastlast4 ●●● S2 W2 verb 1[intransitive always + adv./prep., linking verb] to continue for a particular length of time: Her operation lasted around three hours.last for/until/through etc. The rainy season lasts until March. The ceasefire did not last long.► see thesaurus at continue2[intransitive, transitive always + adv./prep.] to continue to be effective, useful, or in good condition for someone to use for a period of time: last (somebody) for/until/through etc. Most batteries last for about 8 hours.last (somebody) a week/month/year We have enough money to last us the rest of the month.3[intransitive] to continue to exist for a long time without changing, failing, etc.: These cars are built to last.not/never last We all said their marriage wouldn’t last.4[intransitive, transitive] to continue being able to do something in a situation, in spite of problems: The new manager only lasted six months. They won’t last the night without water (=they won’t live through the night). determiner, adjective | adverb | noun, pronoun | verb | noun lastlast5 noun [countable] a piece of wood or metal shaped like a human foot, used by someone who makes or repairs shoes |
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