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first and last

/ˈfɜːrst ənd læst/

翻译: 用于表示某事物是最重要或最主要的方面,或者表示某事只发生一次、以后不会再发生。

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/ˈfɜːrst ənd læst/B2formal
  • zh用于表示某事物是最重要或最主要的方面,或者表示某事只发生一次、以后不会再发生。

An idiomatic expression meaning something that is the most important or primary aspect of a situation, or something that occurs only once and never again.

  1. Primarily or essentiallyB2formal

    Used to emphasize the most important aspect of something; fundamentally.

    zh首要的是

    • He is first and last a teacher, not an administrator.
    • This project is first and last about helping the community.
    • She is first and last a dedicated mother.
  2. From beginning to endB2informal

    Throughout the entire duration or process.

    zh从头到尾

    • He was involved in the project first and last.
    • The team supported each other first and last during the competition.
    • She remained loyal to the company first and last.