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last1

determiner
 
/lɑːst/
/læst/
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  1.  
     happening or coming after all other similar things or people最后的；最末的；末尾的
    • We caught the last bus home.我们赶上了回家的末班公共汽车。
    • It's the last house on the left.是左边尽头那栋房子。
    • She was last to arrive.她是最后到的。
    Extra Examples
    • This last point, which Hamish has mentioned, is crucial.哈米什提到的最后一点至关重要。
    • Her last words were for her children.她的遗言是留给她的孩子们的。
  2.  
     [only before noun] most recent最近的；上一个的
    • last night/Tuesday/month/summer/year昨晚；上个星期二；上个月；去年夏季；去年
    • The critics all hated her last book.评论家都很不喜欢她的新书。
    • This last point is crucial.刚讲的这一点是关键的。
    • The last time I saw him was in May.我上次见到他是在五月份。
    Extra Examples
    • Last summer we went to Greece for a month.去年夏天我们去希腊待了一个月。
    • Shirley had a talk with her last Friday.雪莉上周五和她谈了谈。
    Topics Timea1
  3.  
     [only before noun] that is the only one that remains仅剩下的；最终的 synonym final
    • This is our last bottle of water.这是我们最后的一瓶水了。
    • He knew this was his last hope of winning.他知道这是他取胜的最后希望。
    • I wouldn’t marry you if you were the last person on earth!就算世界上只剩下你一个人，我也不会跟你结婚！
    Extra Examples
    • The teacher gave her one last chance to prove she could behave.老师给她最后一次机会，让她证明她会遵守纪律。
    • The museum is one of the last remnants of the 17th-century palace.博物馆是这座 17 世纪宫殿最后残存的遗迹之一。
    • She was hanging on to the last remaining shreds of her reputation.她还守着残留的最后一点儿名誉。
    • It took my last reserves of strength and will to swim to the lifeboat.我用尽了最后的力气和意志向救生艇游去。
  4. used to emphasize that somebody/something is the least likely or suitable（强调）最不可能的，最不适当的
    • The last thing she needed was more work.她最不需要的就是更多的工作。
    • He's the last person I'd trust with a secret.我要是有什么秘密，告诉谁也不能告诉他。
    5. Word Origindeterminer Old English latost (adverb) ‘after all others in a series’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch laatst, lest and German letzt, also to late.
Idioms
at long last
  1. after a long time最后；终于 synonym finally
    • At long last his prayers had been answered.他的祷告终于应验了。
be on your/its last legs
  1. to be going to die or stop functioning very soon; to be very weak or in bad condition濒临死亡；奄奄一息；行将就木；快不能用了
the day, week, month, etc. before last
  1. the day, week, etc. just before the most recent one; two days, weeks, etc. ago前天；上上星期；上上月；两天（或两周等）以前
    • I haven't seen him since the summer before last.我已有两个夏天没见过他了。
every last…
  1. every person or thing in a group（某群体中的）每一个，全部
    • We spent every last penny we had on the house.我们把所有的钱都花在房子上了。
famous last words
  1. (saying) people sometimes say Famous last words! when they think somebody is being too confident about something that is going to happen吹牛，胡扯（表示某人盲目乐观）
    • ‘Everything's under control.’ ‘Famous last words!’“一切都在掌握之中。” “净吹牛！”
first/last thing
  1. early in the morning/late in the evening一早／晚上最后（要做的事）
    • I need the report on my desk first thing Monday morning.星期一一早这个报告就得放在我的办公桌上。
    • I took the dog for a walk last thing before going to bed.晚上就寝前我去遛狗了。
have the last laugh
  1. to be successful when you were not expected to be, making your opponents look stupid（在本未指望时）笑在最后，取得最后胜利
    • We'll have the last laugh if she finds out that you're the one who played the trick.如果她发现是你耍的花招，我们就是最后的赢家了。
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in the final/last analysis
  1. used to say what is most important after everything has been discussed, or considered归根结底；总之
    • In the final analysis, it's a matter of personal choice.归根结底，这是个人的选择。
in the last resort
  1. when there are no other possible courses of action作为最后的一招 synonym at a pinch
    • In the last resort we can always walk home.顶多我们走回家就是了。
his/her last/dying breath
  1. the last moment of a person’s life最后一口气；临终；临死
your/the last gasp
  1. the point at which you/something can no longer continue living, fighting, existing, etc.奄奄一息；苟延残喘；临终；垂死 see also last-gasp
the last minute/moment
  1. the latest possible time before an important event（重大事情前的）最后一刻，紧要关头
    • They changed the plans at the last minute.事到临头他们却改变了计划。
    • Don't leave your decision to the last moment.别等到最后一刻才来作决定。
    Extra Examples
    • Don't leave everything till the last minute.别把什么事都拖到最后一刻。
    • Why do you leave it until the last possible moment before getting ready to leave?你为什么非得等到最后一刻才为动身作准备呢？
a/your last resort
  1. the person or thing you rely on when everything else has failed最后可依赖的人（或事物）
    • I've tried everyone else and now you're my last resort.其他人我都试过了，现在就靠你了。
the last/final straw | the straw that breaks the camel’s back
  1. the last in a series of bad events, etc. that makes it impossible for you to accept a situation any longer压垮骆驼的最后一根稻草；终于使人不堪忍受的最后一件事（或因素等）
the last word (in something)
  1. the most recent, fashionable, advanced, etc. thing最新（或时髦、先进等）的事物
    • These apartments are the last word in luxury.这些公寓最为豪华。
the last/final word (on something)
  1. the last comment or decision about something（对某事的）最后意见，最后决定
    • He always has to have the last word in any argument.在任何争论中总是得他最后说了算。
    • I’m willing to wait one more week, and that’s my final word on the subject.我愿意再等一周，这是我对这个问题的最后一句话。
    • The Chairman always has the last word on financial decisions.在作财务决策时，总是董事长最后说了算。
to a man | to the last man
  1. used to emphasize that something is true of all the people being described一致；毫无例外
    • They answered ‘Yes,’ to a man.他们异口同声地回答：“是。”
    • They were all destroyed, to the last man.他们无一例外全部被歼。
a week yesterday, last Monday, etc.
  1. (especially British English) seven days before the day that you mention一个星期前的昨天（或星期一等）
    • She started work a week yesterday.她在一个星期前的昨天就开始工作了。
    Topics Timec1

last1

adverb
 
/lɑːst/
/læst/
Idioms
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  1.  
     after anyone or anything else; at the end最后；最终；终结
    • He came last in the race.这次赛跑他得了最后一名。
    • They arrived last of all.他们来得比谁都晚。
  2.  
     most recently最新；最近；上一次
    • When did you see him last?你最后一次是什么时候见过他？
    • I saw him last/I last saw him in New York two years ago.我上一次是两年前在纽约见到他的。
    • They last won the cup in 2006.他们上一次获得奖杯是在 2006 年。
    3. Word Originadverb Old English latost (adverb) ‘after all others in a series’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch laatst, lest and German letzt, also to late.
Idioms
first and last
  1. in every way that is important; completely从各方面看；完全地
    • She regarded herself, first and last, as a musician.她认为她自己是一个不折不扣的音乐家。
he who laughs last laughs longest
  1. (saying) used to tell somebody not to be too proud of their present success; in the end another person may be more successful别高兴得太早；笑到最后才笑得最好Topics Successc2
last but not least
  1. used when mentioning the last person or thing of a group, in order to say that they are not less important than the others（提及最后的人或事物时说）最后但同样重要的
    • Last but not least, I'd like to thank all the catering staff.最后但同样重要的是，我要感谢所有的餐饮工作人员。
last in, first out
  1. used, for example in a situation when people are losing their jobs, to say that the last people to be employed will be the first to go（形容裁员等情况）最后雇用的人最先被解雇，后来者先走

last1

noun
 
/lɑːst/
/læst/
the last
(plural the last)
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  1.  
     the person or thing that comes or happens after all other similar people or things最后来的人（或发生的事）
    • Sorry I'm late—am I the last?对不起，我来晚了。我是最后到的人吗？
    • They were the last to arrive.他们是最后到达的人。
  2.  
     last of something the only part or items that remain of something仅剩下的部分（或事项）
    • These are the last of our apples.这是我们最后剩下的几个苹果。
    • We finished the last of the milk at breakfast.我们在早餐时喝完了最后一杯牛奶。
  3. the last
     [singular] the latest最新事物；最新消息
    • That was the last I heard of him.那是我最后一次听到他的消息。
  4. the last
     the least likely最不可能的
    • Known for their self-sufficiency, fishermen would be the last to admit to mental strain.渔民以自给自足著称，最不可能承认有精神压力。
    5. Word Originnoun Old English latost (adverb) ‘after all others in a series’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch laatst, lest and German letzt, also to late.
Idioms
at (long) last
 
  1. after much delay, effort, etc.; in the end（经过长时间的延误或努力等之后）终于，最终 synonym finally
    • At last we're home!我们终于到家了！
    • At long last the package arrived.包裹终于到了。
    Which Word? lastly / at lastlastly / at last
    • Lastly is used to introduce the last in a list of things or the final point you are making:lastly 用以引出所列事情中的最后一项或最后一点：
      • Lastly, I would like to thank my parents for all their support.最后，我想感谢父母对我的全力支持。
    • At last is used when something happens after a long time, especially when there has been some difficulty or delay:at last 表示经过很长一段时间，尤其是经过困难或耽搁之后的事：
      • At last, after twenty hours on the boat, they arrived at their destination.乘船二十小时之后，他们终于到达了目的地。
      You can also use finally, eventually or in the end with this meaning, but not lastly.
breathe your last
  1. (literary) to die气绝（身亡）；断气
from first to last
  1. from beginning to end; during the whole time从头至尾；自始至终
    • It's a fine performance that commands attention from first to last.这是个精彩的演出，自始至终都扣人心弦。
hear/see the last of somebody/something
  1. to hear/see somebody/something for the last time最后一次听见（或看见）
    • That was the last I ever saw of her.那是我最后一次见到她。
    • Unfortunately, I don't think we've heard the last of this affair.遗憾的是，我认为这件事还没有了结。
the last I heard
  1. used to give the most recent news you have about somebody/something（提供最新消息时说）我最近听到的消息
    • The last I heard he was still working at the garage.我最近听到的消息是他还在汽车修理厂工作。
next/second to last
(British English also last but one)
  1. the one before the last one倒数第二
    • She finished second to last.她得了倒数第二。
to/till the last
  1. until the last possible moment, especially until death直到最后一刻；（尤指）直至死亡
    • He died protesting his innocence to the last.他至死都坚决辩称自己无罪。

last1

verb
 
/lɑːst/
/læst/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they last
/lɑːst/
/læst/
he / she / it lasts
/lɑːsts/
/læsts/
past simple lasted
/ˈlɑːstɪd/
/ˈlæstɪd/
past participle lasted
/ˈlɑːstɪd/
/ˈlæstɪd/
-ing form lasting
/ˈlɑːstɪŋ/
/ˈlæstɪŋ/
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  1.  
     [intransitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) to continue for a particular period of time持续；继续；延续
    • Each game lasts about an hour.每场比赛约一小时。
    • How long does the play last?那出戏要演多长时间？
    • Nothing lasts forever.任何事物都不是永恒的。
    • last for something The meeting only lasted for a few minutes.会议只开了几分钟。
    • last until something The trial is expected to last until the end of the week.审判预计要持续到本周末。
    Extra Examples
    • The flight seemed to last forever.飞行航程好像没完没了。
    • The war lasted for three years.战争持续了 3 年。
    • The effort began in November and lasted through February.这一努力自 11 月开始，一直持续到了 2 月末。
    • The storm could last quite a long time.暴风雨可能持续很长时间。
    • a bruise that was sure to last for days肯定会持续好几天的瘀伤
    • The celebrations lasted well into the next week.庆祝活动一直持续到下周。
    Topics Timea2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • long
    • well
    • forever
    • …
    verb + last
    • can
    • will
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • for
    • into
    • through
    • …
    phrases
    • while something lasts
    See full entry
  2.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to continue to exist or to function well继续存在；持续起作用；持久
    • This weather won't last.这种天气持续不了多久。
    • Our product looks better and lasts longer.我们的产品看起来更好，寿命更长。
    • He's making a big effort now, and I hope it lasts.现在他正加紧努力，我希望他能坚持下去。
    • while something lasts It was fun while it lasted.持续的时候很有趣。
    • last somebody These shoes should last you till next year.你这双鞋应该能穿到明年。
    Extra Examples
    • The kids are all very enthusiastic, but it won't last—it never does.孩子们兴致都很高，但一会儿就不行了——从来都是这样。
    • The good weather couldn't last.这种好天气不会持久。
    • This type of happiness rarely lasts.这种幸福极少有持久的。
    • Happiness never lasts.快乐总是很短暂。
    • I always thought his popularity was unlikely to last.我一直认为他不太会一路红下去。
    • Interest rates are at their lowest level for a decade. I suggest you enjoy it while it lasts.利率在低谷徘徊已经 10 年了，我建议你们把握好机会，不要错过哦。
    • Make the most of this feeling while it lasts.这种感觉还在时要尽量多体味。
    • This house was built to last.这房子造得经久耐用。
    • Your car will last longer if you look after it.如果你好好保养车，就可以用得久一点。
    • Even when cut, the flowers last very well.这些花剪下来以后也能保鲜很久。
    • With care, the vines will last indefinitely.精心护理的话，葡萄藤会活很长时间。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • long
    • well
    • forever
    • …
    verb + last
    • can
    • will
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • for
    • into
    • through
    • …
    phrases
    • while something lasts
    See full entry
  3.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to survive something or manage to stay in the same situation, despite difficulties（在困境等中）坚持下去；熬过（困境等）
    • She won't last long in that job.她那份工作干不了多久。
    • last out Can you last out until I can get help?你能支撑到我找来帮手吗？
    • last something He was injured early on and didn't last the match.他开赛后不久就受了伤，没法坚持到底。
    • last out something Doctors say that she probably won't last out the night (= she will probably die before the morning).医生都说她很可能活不过今晚。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • long
    • well
    • forever
    • …
    verb + last
    • can
    • will
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • for
    • into
    • through
    • …
    phrases
    • while something lasts
    See full entry
  4.  
     [intransitive, transitive] to be enough for somebody to use, especially for a particular period of time够用，足够维持（尤指某段时间）
    • last out Will the coffee last out till next week?咖啡够喝到下周吗？
    • last somebody We’ve got enough food to last us (for) three days.我们的食物足够维持三天。
    • last (+ adv./prep.) She hoped they had enough firewood to last through the night.她希望他们有足够的柴火挺过这一夜。
    • Get your free sample while supplies last!当供应持续时，获取您的免费样品！
    Which Word? last / takelast / takeLast and take are both used to talk about the length of time that something continues.
    • Last is used to talk about the length of time that an event continues:
      • How long do you think this storm will last?你看这暴风雨会持续多久？
      • The movie lasted over two hours.这部电影长两个多小时。
      Last does not always need an expression of time:last 并非总需要与表示时间的词语连用：
      • His annoyance won’t last.他的烦恼不会持续多久。
      Last is also used to say that you have enough of something:last 亦可表示够用、足够维持：
      • The money she gave us should last until next week.她给我们的钱应该会持续到下周。
    • Take is used to talk about the amount of time you need in order to go somewhere or do something. It must be used with an expression of time:take 表示到某地或做某事需要的时间，必须与表示时间的词语连用：
      • It takes (me) at least an hour to get home from work.（我）下班回家至少得花一个小时。
      • How long will the flight take?此次航程将需要多长时间？
      • The water took ages to boil.好半天水才开了。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • long
    • well
    • forever
    • …
    verb + last
    • can
    • will
    • be likely to
    • …
    preposition
    • for
    • into
    • through
    • …
    phrases
    • while something lasts
    See full entry
    5. Word Originverb Old English lǣstan, of Germanic origin, related to German leisten ‘afford, yield’, also to last2

last2

noun
/lɑːst/
/læst/
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  1. a block of wood or metal in the shape of a foot, used in making and repairing shoes鞋楦
    Word OriginOld English lǣste, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘follow’; related to Dutch leest and German Leisten.
BNC: 119 COCA: 130
last

verb

ADVERB | VERB + LAST | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤long持續時間長◇Your car will last longer if you take care of it.你的車如果好好保養，就可以開得久一點兒。➤well保持得好◇Even when cut, the flowers last very well.這些花剪下來以後也能保鮮很久。➤forever, indefinitely持續到永遠◇Nothing lasts forever.任何事物都不是永恆的。◇With care, the vines will last indefinitely.精心護理的話，葡萄藤會活很長時間。➤rarely極少持久◇This type of happiness rarely lasts.這種幸福極少有持久的。➤never不持久◇Happiness never lasts.快樂總是很短暫。VERB + LAST➤can能夠持續◇The storm could last quite a long time.暴風雨可能持續很長時間。◇The good weather couldn't last.這種好天氣不會持久。➤will會持續◇The kids are all very enthusiastic, but it won't last.孩子們熱情都很高，不過不會持續太久。➤be likely to, be sure to很可能／肯定能持續◇a bruise that was sure to last for days肯定會持續好幾天的瘀傷➤be unlikely to不大可能持續◇I always thought his popularity was unlikely to last.我一直認為他不太會一路紅下去。➤be expected to有望持久▸➤seem to好像會持續◇The flight seemed to last forever.飛行航程好像沒完沒了。➤be built to, be made to建造以持久◇This house was built to last.這房子造得經久耐用。PREPOSITION➤for持續⋯時間◇The war lasted for three years.戰爭持續了 3 年。➤into持續到⋯時候◇The celebrations lasted well into the next week.慶祝活動一直持續到第二週。➤through持續過⋯◇The effort began in November and lasted through February. (NAmE) 這一努力自 11 月開始，一直持續到了 2 月末。◇She hoped they had enough firewood to last through the night. (BrE) 她希望他們有足夠的柴火挺過這一夜。➤until持續到⋯為止◇The trial is expected to last until the end of the week.審判預計要持續到週末。PHRASES➤while sth lasts當⋯存在時◇Interest rates are at their lowest level for a decade. I suggest you enjoy it while it lasts.利率在低谷徘徊已經 10 年了，我建議你們把握好機會，不要錯過哦。
BNC: 119 COCA: 130
last verb
⇨ continue 1 (It lasted an hour.) ⇨ remain (This weather won't last.)last det., adj.
⇨ last 1 (the last bus home) ⇨ last 2 (last night)last1

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 the last bus home 回家的末班公共汽车last night 昨晚last ♦︎ final ♦︎ closing ♦︎ later ♦︎ eventual ♦︎ ultimate ♦︎ latterThese words all describe sth that happens or comes after all other similar things or people. 这些词均表示最后的、末尾的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the last / final / closing / later / ultimate / latter stage / phase◆the last / final / later / eventual / ultimate aim / goal / outcome◆eventual / ultimate success / failure / victory / defeat◆sb / sth's last / final / closing / later / latter years◆sb's last / final / closing speech / address◆the last / final / closing remark / chapter / minutes■ last

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adjective

happening or coming after all other similar things or people; the only remaining thing or person 最后的；末尾的；仅存的◆We caught the last bus home.我们赶上了回家的末班公共汽车。◆It's the last house on the left.是左边尽头那栋房子。◆She was last to arrive.她是最后到的。◆I wouldn't marry you if you were the last person on earth!就算世界上只剩下你一个人，我也不会跟你结婚！◆He knew this was his last hope of winning.他知道自己成败在此一举。 OPP first ⇨ first ▸ lastly

adverb

◆Lastly, I'd like to ask you about your plans.最后，我想问一下你们的计划。▸ at ˈlast

idiom

◆We're home at last!我们终于到家了！◆At long last the cheque arrived.支票终于到了。■ final

adjective

 [only before noun] being or happening at the end of a series of events, actions or statements; being the result of a particular process 最终的；最后的◆His final act as president was to pardon his predecessor.他作为总统所采取的最后行动是赦免其前任。◆The referee blew the final whistle.裁判吹响了终场的哨声。◆I'd like to return to the final point you made.我想回到你所说的最后一点。◆No one could have predicted the final outcome.谁也没有预想到最终结果会是这样。OPP initial ⇨ first ▸ finally

adverb

◆Finally, stir in the fruit and walnuts.最后，把水果和核桃搅拌进去。◆The performance finally started half an hour late.演出在晚了半小时后终于开始了。■ closing

adjective

 [only before noun] coming at the end of a speech, a period of time or an activity, especially as a sign that sth is about to finish （讲话、时段或活动）接近尾声的，结尾的，结束的◆The closing ceremony proved to be a spectacular and memorable affair.事实证明，这次闭幕式宏大壮观，十分难忘。OPP opening ⇨ first ■ later

adjective

happening or being near the end of a period of time 接近末期的◆the later part of the seventeenth century17世纪末叶◆She found happiness in her later years.她到晚年才找到幸福。 OPP earlier ▸ later

adverb

◆His father died later that year.那年晚些时候他的父亲去世了。◆We're going to Rome later in the year.我们年内晚些时候要到罗马去。■ eventual ɪˈventʃuəl

adjective

 [only before noun] happening at the end of a period of time or of a process （时段或过程）最后的，最终的◆The school may face eventual closure.这所学校最终可能会面临关闭。◆the eventual winner of the tournament锦标赛的最终获胜者▸ eventually

adverb

◆She hopes eventually to attend medical school and become a doctor.她希望最终能够上医学院，成为一名医生。◆I'll get round to mending it eventually.我最后会抽出时间来修理它的。■ ultimate ˈʌltɪmət

adjective

 [only before noun](especially of sth that is planned or intended) happening at the end of a long process （尤指计划或打算的事情）最后的，最终的，终极的◆our ultimate goal / aim / objective / target我们最终的目的／目标◆The ultimate decision lies with the parents.最后的决定权掌握在父母手中。◆We will accept ultimate responsibility for whatever happens.无论出什么事情，我们愿承担全部责任。▸ ultimately

adverb

◆The campaign was ultimately successful.这次运动最终成功了。◆Ultimately, you'll have to make the decision yourself.最终你还是得自己拿主意。■ latter

adjective

nearer to the end of a period of time than the beginning （时段）后半期的，后面的◆The latter half of the twentieth century saw huge growth in air travel.航空旅行在20世纪后半期有了巨幅增长。▸ latterly

adverb

 (formal) ◆Her health declined rapidly and latterly she never left the house.她的健康状况急剧衰退，此后她再也没离开过家。last2

determiner

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adjective

 the last bus home 回家的末班公共汽车last night 昨晚last ♦︎ past ♦︎ previous ♦︎ precedingThese words all describe sth that happened or existed only a short time ago, or before a particular time, event or object. 这些词均表示最近的、刚过去的、上一个的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the last / past / previous / preceding few days / week / month / year / decade / century◆the last / past / previous weekend / season / hundred years◆the last / past hour◆the previous / preceding day◆last / the previous night / Friday / July / summer◆the last / previous / preceding paragraph / section◆the last / previous page / chapter / time / visit / meeting / war◆sb's last / previous album / appearance◆the previous / preceding discussion / argument / analysis / example■ last

determiner

most recent 最近的；上一个的◆He got home late last night.他昨天夜里很晚才回家。◆Last summer we went to Greece for a month.去年夏天我们去希腊待了一个月。◆The critics all hated her last book.评论家都很不喜欢她的新书。◆This last point, that Hamish has mentioned, is crucial.哈米什刚刚提到的这一点很关键。OPP first ⇨ first , next ⇨ next ■ past

adjective

 [only before noun](of a period of time) gone by recently; just ended （一段时间）刚过去的，刚结束的◆I haven't seen much of her in the past few weeks.近几周来我没怎么见到她。 OPP next ⇨ next NOTE 辨析 Last or past?You can only use past to talk about a period of time that has just gone by, especially a long or approximate period of time. * past仅指刚过去的一段时间，特别是较长或大概的一段时间◆These past months have been terribly stressful for everyone.最近几个月每个人的压力都特别大。 Past is an adjective and must be used with the or a determiner such as this or these: it cannot be used on its own. * past是形容词，前面必须加the或this、these等限定词，不能单独使用◆Last week was very busy.上个星期特别忙。◆The past week has been very busy.上个星期特别忙。 Past is not used to talk about particular dates or points in time, or about things. * past不修饰具体的日期或时刻，也不修饰事物◆He got home late past night. ◆The critics hated her past book. ■ previous [only before noun] happening or coming immediately before the time or thing you are talking about （时间或顺序上）稍前的◆He went jogging on Friday, despite the doctor's warnings the previous day (= the day before the time mentioned).尽管医生前一天刚警告过他，可他周五还是去慢跑了。◆We dealt with this in the previous chapter.我们在前一章论及了这一点。 OPP the following ⇨ next ■ preceding prɪˈsiːdɪŋ [only before noun] (formal) previous 在⋯之前发生的；先于⋯的◆This policy was pursued less vigorously in the 1880s than in the preceding decade (= the 1870s).在19世纪80年代，这项政策不如之前10年执行得那么坚决。◆The reasoning in the preceding paragraph applies equally to a number of other cases.上一段中的论述同样也适用于其他一些情况。OPP the following ⇨ next
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