last
名詞
定義 last 名詞
- A2
The final person or thing in a series or sequence.
最後的（人或事物）；末尾的
I dislike being the last person to arrive at any meeting.
我討厭成為任何會議中最後一個到達的人。
Our house is the very last one on the left before you reach the traffic lights.
我們的房子是在你到達交通燈之前左邊的最後一間。
The Mets will undoubtedly end this season in last place.
大都會隊無疑將在本賽季的最後一名結束這個賽季。
片語 last 名詞
- at (long) last
After a considerable period of waiting or delay, something finally happens.
終於
• After many attempts, I can at long last bake the perfect cake.
經過多次嘗試，我終於可以烤出完美的蛋糕了。
- the last person, thing, etc.
The least expected or desired person, thing, or situation.
最意外的人、事物
• The last thing I want right now is rain, we've barely organized the picnic.
我現在最不想要的就是下雨，我們才剛安排好野餐。
- last thing (at night)
At the very end of the day, just before going to sleep.
每天最後的時刻
• I usually check all the doors and windows are locked last thing at night.
我通常會在睡前最後一件事檢查所有的門窗是否鎖好。
- the last time
Used to indicate that something will not be done again, emphasizing that it is the final occurrence.
不會再犯；不會再做
• That's the last time I'm lending him anything; that was the last time I'll do him a favor.
這是最後一次我借他任何東西；那是最後一次我幫他忙了。
動詞
定義 last 動詞
- B1Noun(名詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To continue in time; to endure or remain in effect.
持續；延續
The discussion session lasted for a duration of two hours.
討論會持續了兩個小時。
The dry spell went on for several months.
乾旱持續了幾個月。
They are saying that the snow will continue until the end of next week.
他們說這場雪會持續到下週末。
- C1Noun(名詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To remain in good condition or be adequate for use over a period of time.
維持；保持
It's pointless to purchase something that will not last.
購買不會持久的東西是沒有意義的。
A more affordable washing machine should remain usable for approximately five years.
一台更經濟的洗衣機應該可以使用大約五年。
If you take proper care of it, this pen could last you for your entire life.
如果你好好保養它，這支筆可以用一輩子。
形容詞
定義 last 形容詞
- A2
The final person or thing in a series or sequence.
最後的（人或事物）；末尾的
I dislike being the last person to arrive at any meeting.
我討厭成為任何會議中最後一個到達的人。
Our house is the very last one on the left before you reach the traffic lights.
我們的房子是在你到達交通燈之前左邊的最後一間。
The Mets will undoubtedly end this season in last place.
大都會隊無疑將在本賽季的最後一名結束這個賽季。
副詞
定義 last 副詞
- A2
The final person or thing in a series or sequence.
最後的（人或事物）；末尾的
I dislike being the last person to arrive at any meeting.
我討厭成為任何會議中最後一個到達的人。
Our house is the very last one on the left before you reach the traffic lights.
我們的房子是在你到達交通燈之前左邊的最後一間。
The Mets will undoubtedly end this season in last place.
大都會隊無疑將在本賽季的最後一名結束這個賽季。
代詞
定義 last 代詞
- A2
The final person or thing in a series or sequence.
最後的（人或事物）；末尾的
I dislike being the last person to arrive at any meeting.
我討厭成為任何會議中最後一個到達的人。
Our house is the very last one on the left before you reach the traffic lights.
我們的房子是在你到達交通燈之前左邊的最後一間。
The Mets will undoubtedly end this season in last place.
大都會隊無疑將在本賽季的最後一名結束這個賽季。
成語
- to the last
Until the very end of an action or process; until something is completely finished or accomplished.
到底
• He believed his conviction was right, so he would fight to the last.
他相信自己的信念是正確的，所以他會戰鬥到底。
- on its last legs
Describing something that is in very poor condition and is close to being unusable or non-functional.
張強弱弱，弱不堪擊
• This old car has been driven for twenty years, it's really on its last legs.
這輛舊車已經開了二十年，真的快不行了。
- on your last legs
Used to describe someone or something that is very tired, close to exhaustion, or in a state of disrepair.
快累死了；奄奄一息了
• After weeks of overtime, he was on his last legs.
經過幾週的加班，他已經筋疲力盡了。
- last but not least
Used to emphasize that the final item in a list is as important as the others, despite being mentioned last.
最後但同樣重要的。
• We'd like to thank all the volunteers, and, last but not least, Mr. Lee for his leadership.
我們要感謝所有志工，最後但同樣重要的是，李先生的領導。
- have the last laugh
To ultimately gain an advantage or succeed in a dispute or conflict after initially seeming to be in a disadvantaged position.
取得最終勝利，笑到最後
• Initially, he was ridiculed for investing in a small tech company, but he had the last laugh when the company became a success.
起初，他因投資一家小型科技公司而受到嘲笑，但當公司成功時，他成了最後的贏家。
- (down) to the last ...
Including every single part or detail of something; used to emphasize completeness.
包括所有，一应俱全（强調）
• The company's employee handbook is thorough down to the last detail, covering all policies.
公司的員工手冊詳盡到最後一個細節，涵蓋了所有政策。
- as a last resort
As the final option when all other methods have failed.
萬不得已時
• We've tried all other solutions, but if they all fail, we will close the project as a last resort.
我們已經嘗試了所有其他解決方案，但如果它們都失敗了，我們將作為最後的手段關閉該項目。
- not last long
To fail or cease to exist in a short period of time.
很快失敗，短時間內結束
• If this restaurant continues to serve food of this quality, it won't last long.
如果這家餐廳繼續提供這種品質的食物，它不會撐太久。
- the last minute
the most recent opportunity available to accomplish something
（做某事的）最終時機
• We submitted the report at the last minute.
我們在最後一刻提交了報告。
- the week/month/year before last
Refers to the week, month, or year immediately preceding the one that just passed.
上上週／上上個月／前年
• I went to Tokyo on a business trip the week before last.
我上上個星期去東京出差。
- the last but one
The item or person immediately preceding the last one in a sequence.
倒數第二個
• Among the contestants, he was the last but one to be chosen.
在參賽者中，他是倒數第二個被選中的。
- to the last (man)
Meaning until every single person is dead or defeated, with no one left.
直到所有人都死亡
• They swore to fight to the last man, refusing to surrender.
他們發誓戰鬥到最後一人，拒絕投降。
- hear/see the last of something
To no longer experience trouble or annoyance from an unpleasant person or thing; to mark the end of something undesirable.
從此不再見／聽到（不快的人或事）
• After paying all the medical bills, I hope that's the last I hear about that accident.
在支付了所有的醫療帳單後，我希望這是那次事故的最後一次了。
- the last someone heard/saw of someone/something
This refers to the final time someone received any information about a person or thing, or the last time they saw that person or thing.
最後一次聽說某人或某事的消息，或最後一次見到某人或某事。
• That was the last I heard of him since he moved abroad.
那是我最後一次聽到他的消息，自從他搬到國外後。
- the last word in something
The most excellent, advanced, or fashionable example of something within a specific field or category.
最新最好的事物
• The newest model of this smartphone is the last word in technology.
這款智能手機的最新型號是科技界的典範。
片語動詞 last
- last out
to successfully continue surviving
設法維持生活
• Even in adversity, he strives to make his money last out.
即使在逆境中，他仍努力讓自己的錢能夠維持生活。