last

• 在时间或顺序上位于所有其他事物之后的；最终的、末尾的。也可指最近过去的、上一个的。

Coming after all others in time or order; final.

1. Coming after all othersA1formal

   Situated or occurring at the end; final in a series or sequence.

   最后的

   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • The last bus leaves at midnight.

   同义词closingconcludingfinalrearmostterminalultimate

   反义词first

2. A1formal

   The one that happened most recently before now.

   最近的

   • I saw her last week.
   • What was the last movie you watched?
   • The last time we met was in 2020.

   同义词latestprecedingprevious

   反义词firstnext

3. Only remainingA2formal

   The final one left after others have been used or taken.

   最后剩下的

   • This is my last piece of cake.
   • He spent his last dollar on the ticket.
   • We have one last chance to win.

   同义词finalleftonlyremainingultimate

• 指两者中后提到的那个（与“前者”相对）；也可泛指较后的、后期的。

Refers to the second of two things or persons mentioned.

1. B1formal

   Referring to the second of two things or people mentioned.

   两者中的后者

   • Between coffee and tea, I prefer the latter.
   • He offered two options: a trip to the beach or a hike in the mountains; I chose the latter.
   • The latter part of the book is more exciting.

   同义词finallastlast mentionedsecond

   反义词former

2. B2formal

   Situated or occurring near the end of something.

   后者的

   • The latter years of his life were spent in peace.
   • In the latter stages of the game, the team scored twice.
   • The latter half of the 20th century saw rapid technological change.

   同义词closingconcludingendingfinallastterminalultimate

   反义词former

• 副词，表示“最后一次”或“最近一次”，通常指某事发生的最接近现在的那一次，例如：“你最后一次见到他是什么时候？”

An adverb meaning "on the last occasion" or "most recently." It is commonly used to refer to the most recent time something happened, as in "when did you last see him?"

1. At the end of a seriesA1formal

   After all others in a sequence or order; finally.

   最后

   • He finished last in the competition.
   • She spoke last at the meeting.
   • The dessert is served last.

   同义词at lastfinallyin the endlastlyultimately

   反义词first

2. A2formal

   On the most recent occasion; most recently.

   最近一次

   • When did you last see him?
   • I last visited Paris two years ago.
   • She last worked here in 2020.

   反义词first

• 名词，指在一系列、顺序或群体中最后出现的人或事物，也指最终的部分或结尾。

A noun referring to the final item, person, or event in a series, sequence, or group.

1. Final in sequenceA1formal

   The person or thing that comes at the end of a series or after all others.

   最后的

   • He was the last person to leave the party.
   • This is the last chapter of the book.
   • The last contestant performed exceptionally well.

   同义词closerconclusionendfinalfinishtail end

   反义词firstinitial

2. Remaining amountA1formal

   The final part or quantity that is left.

   剩余部分

   • I ate the last cookie in the jar.
   • This is the last of the milk; we need to buy more.
   • She spent the last of her savings on the trip.

   同义词balanceendremainderremnantresidueresttail end

3. Shoe formC1formaltechnical

   A shaped block used by shoemakers to make or repair shoes.

   鞋楦

   • The cobbler used a wooden last to stretch the leather.
   • Modern lasts are made from plastic for precision.
   • He ordered a custom last for his orthopedic shoes.

• 动词，表示持续、延续一段时间，或指某物保持某种状态而不变；也可表示维持、支撑或经久耐用。

A verb used to indicate the continuation or endurance of something over time.

1. Continue in timeA2formal

   To continue to exist or function for a specified period of time.

   持续

   • The battery lasted for 10 hours.
   • The food will last us until tomorrow.
   • Their marriage lasted for 50 years.

   同义词abidecarry oncontinueendurego onhold outkeeppersistremainstaysurvive

   反义词ceaseendstopterminate

2. Be sufficientA2formal

   To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or time.

   够用

   • Will this money last until payday?
   • The water supply lasted through the drought.
   • These shoes won't last long if you wear them every day.

   同义词dohold outservesuffice

短语动词变体last out