English-Thai Dictionary

Last Judgment

N การ ตัดสิน ครั้งสุดท้าย ของ พระเจ้า ใน วัน สิ้น โลก  kan-tad-sin-krang-sud-tai-kong-pra-jao-nai-wan-sin-lok

 

Last Supper

N อาหารค่ำ มื้อ สุดท้าย ของ พระเยซูคริสต์ ก่อนที่ พระองค์ จะ ถูก ตรึง บน ไม้กางเขน  ar-han-kam-mue-sud-tai-kong-pra-ye-su-krid-kon-ti-pra-ong-ja-tuk-trueng-bon-mai-kang-ken

 

last

ADJ ที่ คง เหลืออยู่ สิ่งเดียว  only remaining ti-kong-rue-yu-sing-diao

 

last

ADJ ล่าสุด  ครั้ง ล่าสุด  ที่ผ่านมา  most recent latest la-sud

 

last

ADJ สุดท้าย  หลัง ที่สุด  ท้ายสุด  หลัง สุด  final ultimate sud-tai

 

last

ADJ เป็นไปได้ น้อยที่สุด  เหมาะสม น้อยที่สุด  pen-pai-dai-noi-ti-sud

 

last

ADV ครั้ง ล่าสุด  ล่าสุด  most recently krang-la-sud

 

last

ADV สุดท้าย  ท้ายสุด  หลัง สุด  finally sud-tai

 

last

ADV ในที่สุด  โดยสรุป  finally in conclusion nai-ti-sud

 

last

N คน หรือ สิ่ง ที่อยู่ สุดท้าย  คน สุดท้าย  kon-rue-sing-ti-yu-sud-tai

 

last

N ช่วง สุดท้าย  cheng-sud-tai

 

last

N แบบ ที่ มี รูป คล้าย เท้า คน (สำหรับ ทำ หรือ ซ่อม รองเท้า  beab-ti-me-rub-kai-tao-kon

 

last

VI คงอยู่  อยู่  ยังคง ดำเนินต่อไป  stay alive kong-yu

 

last

VT คงอยู่  อยู่  ยังคง ดำเนินต่อไป  continue go on kong-yu

 

last but not least

IDM ท้ายสุด แต่ ไม่ใช่ สุดท้าย  tai-sud-tae-mai-chai-sud-tai

 

last for

PHRV ยังคง มี หรือ ดำเนินต่อไป  อยู่ ต่อไป  ใช้การได้  ยัง มี เพียงพอ  keep till last till yang-kong-me-rue-dam-noen-tor-pai

 

last name

N นามสกุล  ชื่อสกุล  surname nam-sa-kun

 

last out

PHRV ยัง ใช้การได้  มีต่อ  ทำต่อ ไป  ยัง มี เพียงพอ  ดำเนินต่อไป  hang out hold out hold up keep up yang-chai-kan-dai

 

last straw

N ปัญหา สุดท้าย ที่ ทำให้ หมด ความอดทน  pan-ha-sud-tai-ti-tam-hai-mod-kwam-od-ton

 

last till

PHRV ยังคง มี หรือ ดำเนินต่อไป  อยู่ ต่อไป  ใช้การได้  ยัง มี เพียงพอ  keep till last for yang-kong-me-rue-dam-noen-tor-pai

 

last until

PHRV ยังคง มี หรือ ดำเนินต่อไป  อยู่ ต่อไป  ใช้การได้  ยัง มี เพียงพอ  keep till last for yang-kong-me-rue-dam-noen-tor-pai

 

last word

N คำตัดสิน สุดท้าย  ุ  kam-tad-sin-sud-tai

 

last-ditch

ADJ ที่ สุดท้าย  ที่ ทำ ครั้งสุดท้าย  ti-sud-tai

 

last-ditch effort

IDM ความพยายาม ขั้นสุดท้าย  kwam-pa-ya-yam-kan-sud-tai

 

lasting

ADJ ยั่งยืน  ยืนยง  คงทน  ถาวร  ยาวนาน  ยืนยาว  มั่นคง  ชั่วกัลปาวสาน  ไม่ สิ้นสุด  continuing enduring yang-yuan

 

lastingly

ADV อย่าง คงทนถาวร  อย่าง ยืนหยัด 

 

lastly

ADV สุดท้าย  ท้าย นี้  finally in conclusion sud-tai

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

LAST

a.[See Late and Let. ] 1. That comes after all the others; the latest; applied to time; as the last hour of the day; the last day of the year.
2. That follows all the others; that is behind all the others in place; hindmost; as, this was the last man that entered the church.
3. Beyond which there is no more.
Here, last of Britons, let your names be read.
4. Next before the present; as the last week; the last year.
5. Utmost.
Their last endeavors bend, T' outshine each other.
It is an object of the last importance.
6. Lowest; meanest.
Antilochus takes the lst prize.
At last, at the last, at the end; in the conclusion.
Gad, a troop shall overcome him; but he shall overcome at the last. Genesis 49:19.
To the last, to the end; till the conclusion.
And blunder on in business to the last.
In the phrases, "you are the last man I should consult " "this is the last place in which I should expect to find you, " the word last implies improbability; this is the most improbable place, and therefore I should resort to it last.

 

LAST

adv. 1. The last time; the time before the present. I saw him last at New York.
2. In conclusion; finally.
Pleased with his idol, he commends, admires, adores; and last, the thing adored desires.

 

LAST

v.i.[See Let. ] 1. To continue in time; to endure; to remain in existence. Our government cannot last long unless administered by honest men.
2. To continue unimpaired; not to decay or perish. Select for winter the best apples to last. This color will last.
3. To hold out; to continue unconsumed. The captain knew he had not water on board to last a week.

 

LAST

n.[See Load. ] A load; hence, a certain weight or measure. A last of codfish, white herrings, meal, and ashes, is twelve barrels; a last of corn is ten quarters or eighty bushels; of gun powder, twenty four barrels; of red herrings, twenty cades; of hides, twelve dozen; of leather, twenty dickers; of pitch and tar, fourteen barrels; of wool, twelve sacks; of flax or feathers, 17 pounds.

 

LAST

n. A mold or form of the human foot, made of wood, on which shoes are formed.
The cobbler is not to go beyond his last.

 

LASTAGE

n.[See Last, a load. ] 1. A duty paid for freight or transportation.
[Not used in the United States. ]
2. Ballast. [Not used. ]
3. The lading of a ship. [Not used. ]

 

LASTERY

n.A red color. [Not in use. ]

 

LASTING

ppr. 1. Continuing in time; enduring; remaining.
2. a. Durable; of long continuance; that may continue or endure; as a lasting good or evil; a lasting color.

 

LASTINGLY

adv. Durably; with continuance.

 

LASTINGNESS

n.Durability; the quality or state of long continuance.

 

LASTLY

adv. 1. In the last place.
2. In the conclusion; at last; finally.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

LAST

LAST Last, 3d pers. sing. pres.

 

Defn: of Last, to endure, contracted from lasteth. [Obs. ] Chaucer.

 

LAST

Last (, a. Etym: [OE. last, latst, contr. of latest, superl. of late; akin to OS. lezt, lazt, last, D. laatst, G. letzt. See Late, and cf. Latest. ]

 

1. Being after all the others, similarly classed or considered, in time, place, or order of succession; following all the rest; final; hindmost; farthest; as, the last year of a century; the last man in a line of soldiers; the last page in a book; his last chance. Also day by day, from the first day unto the last day, he read in the book of the law of God. Neh. viii. 18. Fairest of stars, last in the train of night. Milton.

 

2. Next before the present; as, I saw him last week.

 

3. Supreme; highest in degree; utmost. Contending for principles of the last importance. R. Hall.

 

4. Lowest in rank or degree; as, the last prize. Pope.

 

5. Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely; having least fitness; as, he is the last person to be accused of theft.

 

At last, at the end of a certain period; after delay. "The duke of Savoy felt that the time had at last arrived." Motley. -- At the last. Etym: [Prob. fr. AS. on laste behind, following behind, fr. last race, track, footstep. See Last mold of the foot. ]At the end; in the conclusion. [Obs. ] "Gad, a troop shall overcome him; but he shall overcome at the last. " Gen. xlix. 19. -- Last heir, the person to whom lands escheat for want of an heir. [Eng. ] Abbott. -- On one's last legs, at, or near, the end of one's resources; hence, on the verge of failure or ruin, especially in a financial sense. [Colloq. ] -- To breathe one's last, to die. -- To the last, to the end; till the conclusion. And blunder on in business to the last. Pope.

 

Syn. -- At Last, At Length. These phrases both denote that some delayed end or result has been reached. At length implies that a long period was spent in so doing; as, after a voyage of more than three months,we at Length arrived safe. At last commonly implies that something has occurred (as interruptions, disappointments, etc. ) which leads us to emphasize the idea of having reached the end; as, in spite of every obstacle, we have at last arrived.

 

LAST

Last, adv. Etym: [See Last, a.]

 

1. At a time or on an occasion which is the latest of all those spoken of or which have occurred; the last time; as, I saw him last in New York.

 

2. In conclusion; finally. lastly Pleased with his idol, he commends, admires, Adores; and, last, the thing adored desires. Dryden.

 

3. At a time next preceding the present time. How long is't now since last yourself and I Were in a mask Shak.

 

LAST

Last, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Lasted; p. pr. & vb. n. Lasting. ] Etym: [OE. lasten, As. læstan to perform, execute, follow, last, continue, fr. last, l, trace, footstep, course; akin to G. leisten to perform, Goth. laistjan to follow. See Last mold of the foot. ]

 

1. To continue in time; to endure; to remain in existence. [I ] proffered me to be slave in all that she me would ordain while my life lasted. Testament of Love.

 

2. To endure use, or continue in existence, without impairment or exhaustion; as, this cloth lasts better than that; the fuel will last through the winter.

 

LAST

Last, n. Etym: [AS. lasttrace, track, footstep; akin to D. leest a last, G. leisten, Sw. läst, Dan. læst, Icel. leistr the foot below the ankle, Goth. laists track, way; from a root signifying, to go. Cf. Last, v. i., Learn, Delirium. ]

 

Defn: A wooden block shaped like the human foot, on which boots and shoes are formed. The cobbler is not to go beyond his last. L'Estrange. Darning last, a smooth, hard body, often egg-shaped, put into a stocking to preserve its shape in darning.

 

LAST

LAST Last, v. t.

 

Defn: To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last; as, to last a boot.

 

LAST

Last, n. Etym: [As. hlæst, fr. hladan to lade; akin to OHG. hlast,G., D., Dan. , & Sw. last: cf. F. laste, last, a last, of German or Dutch origin. See Lade. ]

 

1. A load; a heavy burden; hence, a certain weight or measure, generally estimated at 4, lbs. , but varying for different articles and in different countries. In England, a last of codfish, white herrings, meal, or ashes, is twelve barrels; a last of corn, ten quarters, or eighty bushels, in some parts of England, twenty-one quarters; of gunpowder, twenty-four barrels, each containing 1 lbs; of red herrings, twenty cades, or 2 ,; of hides, twelve dozen; of leather, twenty dickers; of pitch and tar, fourteen barrels; of wool, twelve sacks; of flax or feathers, 1,7 lbs.

 

2. The burden of a ship; a cargo.

 

LASTAGE

Last "age n. Etym: [E. lestage ballasting, fr. lest ballast, or LL. lastagium, lestagium. See Last a load. ]

 

1. A duty exacted, in some fairs or markets, for the right to carry things where one will. [Obs. ]

 

2. A tax on wares sold by the last. [Obs. ] Cowell.

 

3. The lading of a ship; also, ballast. Spelman.

 

4. Room for stowing goods, as in a ship.

 

LASTE

LASTE Last "e, obs. imp.

 

Defn: of Last, to endure. Chaucer.

 

LASTER

LASTER Last "er, n.

 

Defn: A workman whose business it is to shape boots or shoes, or place leather smoothly, on lasts; a tool for stretching leather on a last.

 

LASTERY

LASTERY Last "er *y, n.

 

Defn: A red color. [Obs. ] Spenser.

 

LASTING

LASTING Last "ing, a.

 

Defn: Existing or continuing a long while; enduring; as, a lasting good or evil; a lasting color.

 

Syn. -- Durable; permanent; undecaying; perpetual; unending. -- Lasting, Permanent, Durable. Lasting commonly means merely continuing in existence; permanent carries the idea of continuing in the same state, position, or course; durable means lasting in spite of agencies which tend to destroy.

 

LASTING

LASTING Last "ing, n.

 

1. Continuance; endurance. Locke.

 

2. A species of very durable woolen stuff, used for women's shoes; everlasting.

 

3. The act or process of shaping on a last.

 

LASTING

LASTING Last "ing, adv.

 

Defn: In a lasting manner.

 

LASTINGLY

LASTINGLY Last "ing *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a lasting manner.

 

LASTLY

LASTLY Last "ly, adv.

 

1. In the last place; in conclusion.

 

2. at last; finally.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

last

last 1 |last læst | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] 1 coming after all others in time or order; final: they caught the last bus. • met with or encountered after any others: the last house in the village. • the lowest in importance or rank: finishing in last place | [ as complement ] : he came last in the race. • (the last ) the least likely or suitable: addicts are often the last people to face up to their problems | the last thing she needed was a husband. 2 most recent in time; latest: last year | [ postpositive ] : your letter of Sunday last. • immediately preceding in order; previous in a sequence or enumeration: their last album | this last point is critical. 3 only remaining: it's our last hope. ▶adverb 1 on the last occasion before the present; previously: he looked much older than when I'd last seen him. 2 [ in combination ] after all others in order or sequence: the two last-mentioned classes. 3 (esp. in enumerating points ) finally; in conclusion: and last, I'd like to thank you all for coming. ▶noun ( pl. same ) the last person or thing; the one occurring, mentioned, or acting after all others: the last of their guests had gone | eating as if every mouthful were his last. • (the last of ) the only part of something that remains: they drank the last of the wine. • [ in sing. ] last position in a race, contest, or ranking: he came from last in a slowly run race. • (the last ) the end or last moment, esp. death: she did love me to the last . • (the last ) the last mention or sight of someone or something: that was the last we saw of her. PHRASES at last (or at long last ) after much delay: you've come back to me at last! as a last resort see resort. —— one's last do something for the last time: the dying embers sparked their last. last but not least last in order of mention or occurrence but just as important. last call (in a bar ) an expression used to inform customers that closing time is approaching and that any further drinks should be purchased immediately: the hours were 11:00 last call and drink up by 11:15. one's (or the ) last gasp see gasp. the last straw see straw. on one's last legs see leg. ORIGIN Old English latost (adverb ) ‘after all others in a series, ’ of Germanic origin; related to Dutch laatst, lest and German letzt, also to late .

 

last

last 2 |læst last | ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 [ with adverbial ] (of a process, activity, or state of things ) continue for a specified period of time: the guitar solo lasted for twenty minutes | childhood seems to last forever. 2 continue to function well or to be in good condition for a considerable or specified length of time: the car is built to last | a lip pencil lasts longer than lipstick. • (of a person ) manage to continue in a job or course of action: how long does he think he'll last as manager? • survive or endure: his condition is so serious that he won't last the night. • [ with obj. ] (of provisions or resources ) be adequate or sufficient for (someone ), esp. for a specified length of time: he filled the freezer with enough food to last him for three months. ORIGIN Old English lǣstan, of Germanic origin, related to German leisten ‘afford, yield, ’ also to last 3 .

 

last

last 3 |læst last | ▶noun a shoemaker's model for shaping or repairing a shoe or boot. ORIGIN Old English lǣste, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘follow ’; related to Dutch leest and German Leisten .

 

last-born

last-born ▶adjective last in order of birth; youngest. ▶noun a youngest or last-born child.

 

last-ditch

last-ditch ▶adjective denoting a final, often desperate attempt to achieve something: a last-ditch effort to break the deadlock.

 

Last Frontier

Last Fron tier a nickname for the state of Alaska.

 

last-gasp

last-gasp |læst ɡæsp | ▶adjective informal done at the last possible moment, typically in desperation: his current appeal is a last-gasp effort to try to overturn the conviction.

 

last hurrah

last hur rah ▶noun a final act, performance, or effort: “This is my last hurrah in newsprint, ” said Mr. Evans.

 

lasting

last ing |ˈlastiNG ˈlæstɪŋ | ▶adjective enduring or able to endure over a long period of time: they left a lasting impression | a lasting, happy marriage. DERIVATIVES last ing ly adverb, last ing ness noun

 

Last Judgment

Last Judg ment ▶noun the judgment of humankind expected in some religious traditions to take place at the end of the world.

 

lastly

last ly |ˈlastlē ˈlæstli | ▶adverb in the last place (used to introduce the last of a series of points or actions ): lastly, I would like to thank my parents.

 

last minute

last min ute (also last moment ) ▶noun the latest possible time before an event: the visit was canceled at the last minute | [ as modifier ] : a last-minute change of plans.

 

last name

last name |ˌlæst ˈneɪm | ▶noun a surname.

 

last offices

last of ¦fices ▶plural noun the preparation of a dead person for burial.

 

last post

last post |læst poʊst | ▶noun (in the British armed forces ) the second of two bugle calls giving notice of the hour of retiring at night, played also at military funerals and acts of remembrance.

 

last rites

last rites |ˌlæst ˈraɪts | ▶plural noun (in the Christian Church ) rites administered to a person who is about to die.

 

Last Supper

Last Sup per the supper eaten by Jesus and his disciples on the night before the Crucifixion, as recorded in the New Testament and commemorated by Christians in the Eucharist. • an artistic representation based on this event.

 

last trump

last trump ▶noun the trumpet blast that in some religious beliefs is thought will wake the dead on Judgment Day.

 

last word

last word ▶noun 1 a final or definitive pronouncement on or decision about a subject: he's always determined to have the last word . 2 the finest or most modern, fashionable, or advanced example of something: the spa is the last word in luxury and efficiency.

 

Oxford Dictionary

last

last 1 |lɑːst | ▶adjective [ attrib. ] 1 coming after all others in time or order; final: they caught the last bus. • met with or encountered after any others: the last house in the village. • the lowest in importance or rank: finishing in last place | [ as complement ] : he came last in the race. • (the last ) the least likely or suitable: he's the last person I'd turn to for help | the last thing she needed was a husband. 2 most recent in time; latest: last year | [ postpositive ] : your letter of Sunday last. • immediately preceding in order; previous in a sequence or enumeration: their last album | this last point is critical. 3 only remaining: it's our last hope. ▶adverb 1 on the last occasion before the present; previously: a woman last heard of in Cornwall. 2 [ in combination ] after all others in order or sequence: the last-named film. 3 (especially in enumerating points ) lastly: and last, I'd like to thank you all for coming. ▶noun ( pl. same ) the last person or thing; the one occurring, mentioned, or acting after all others: the last of their guests had gone | he was eating as if every mouthful were his last. • (the last of ) the only part of something that remains: they drank the last of the wine. • [ in sing. ] the last position or finisher in a race or competition: Lion Cavern came from last in a slowly run race. • (the last ) the end or last moment, especially death: he was dead, having refused morphia to the last . • (the last ) the last mention or sight of someone or something: that was the last we saw of her. PHRASES at last (or at long last ) in the end; after much delay: you've come back to me at last! in the (or as a ) last resort see resort. —— one's last do something for the last time: the dying embers sparked their last. last but not least last in order of mention or occurrence but not of importance. one's (or the ) last gasp see gasp. the last minute the latest possible time before an event: the visit was cancelled at the last minute. last orders (N. Amer. also last call ) (in a bar or pub ) an expression used to inform customers that closing time is approaching and that any further drinks should be purchased immediately: last orders, gentlemen, please. the last straw see straw. last thing late in the evening, especially as a final act before going to bed: I think having that cup of tea last thing at night really helps. the last word 1 the final or definitive pronouncement on or decision about a subject: he's always determined to have the last word . 2 the finest or most modern, fashionable, or advanced example of something: the new flat is the last word in luxury. on one's last legs see leg. ORIGIN Old English latost (adverb ) ‘after all others in a series ’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch laatst, lest and German letzt, also to late .

 

last

last 2 |lɑːst | ▶verb [ no obj. ] 1 [ with adverbial ] (of a process, activity, or state ) continue for a specified period of time: the guitar solo lasted for twenty minutes | childhood seems to last forever. 2 continue to operate or remain usable for a considerable or specified length of time: the car is built to last | a lip pencil lasts longer than lipstick. • manage to continue in a state or position; survive or endure: she managed to last out until the end of the programme | his condition is so serious that he won't last the night | how long does he reckon he'll last as manager? • (of provisions or resources ) be adequate or sufficient for a specified length of time: green peppers which had been served with their rice while supplies lasted | [ with obj. ] : he filled the freezer with enough food to last him for three months. ORIGIN Old English lǣstan, of Germanic origin, related to German leisten ‘afford, yield ’, also to last 3 .

 

last

last 3 |lɑːst | ▶noun a shoemaker's model for shaping or repairing a shoe or boot. ORIGIN Old English lǣste, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘follow ’; related to Dutch leest and German Leisten .

 

last-born

last-born ▶adjective last in order of birth; youngest. ▶noun a youngest or last-born child.

 

last-ditch

last-ditch |ˌlɑːs (t )ˈdɪtʃ | ▶adjective denoting a final, often desperate attempt to achieve something: a last-ditch effort to break the deadlock.

 

last-gasp

last-gasp ▶adjective done at the last possible moment, typically in desperation: Wilson levelled with a last-gasp try.

 

last hurrah

last hur ¦rah ▶noun informal a final act, performance, or effort: the election campaign was his last hurrah.

 

lasting

last |ing |ˈlɑːstɪŋ | ▶adjective enduring or able to endure over a long period of time: they left a lasting impression | a lasting, happy marriage. DERIVATIVES lastingly adverb, lastingness noun

 

Last Judgement

Last Judgement ▶noun the judgement of humankind expected in some religious traditions to take place at the end of the world.

 

lastly

last ¦ly |ˈlɑːstli | ▶adverb in the last place (used to introduce the last of a series of points or actions ): lastly, I would like to thank my parents.

 

last-minute

last-minute ▶adjective done or occurring at the latest possible time before an event: a last-minute change of plan.

 

last name

last name ▶noun one's surname.

 

last number redial

last num ¦ber re ¦dial ▶noun see redial.

 

last offices

last of ¦fices ▶plural noun the preparation of a dead person for burial.

 

last post

last post ▶noun (in the British armed forces ) the second of two bugle calls giving notice of the hour of retiring at night, played also at military funerals and acts of remembrance.

 

last rites

last rites ▶plural noun (in the Christian Church ) rites administered to a person who is about to die.

 

Last Supper

Last Supper the supper eaten by Jesus and his disciples on the night before the Crucifixion, as recorded in the New Testament and commemorated by Christians in the Eucharist.

 

last trump

last trump ▶noun the trumpet blast that in some religious beliefs is thought will wake the dead on Judgement Day.

 

last word

last word ▶noun 1 a final or definitive pronouncement on or decision about a subject: he's always determined to have the last word . 2 the finest or most modern, fashionable, or advanced example of something: the spa is the last word in luxury and efficiency.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

last

last 1 adjective 1 the last woman in line: rearmost, hindmost, endmost, at the end, at the back, furthest (back ), final, ultimate. ANTONYMS first, leading. 2 Rembrandt spent his last years in Amsterdam: closing, concluding, final, ending, end, terminal; later, latter. ANTONYMS initial, early. 3 I'd be the last person to say anything against him: least likely, most unlikely, most improbable; least suitable, most unsuitable, most inappropriate, least appropriate. ANTONYMS first, most likely. 4 we met last year: the previous, the preceding; the prior, the former. ANTONYMS next. 5 this was his last chance: final, only remaining. ▶adverb the entrant arriving last is eliminated: at the end, at /in the rear. ▶noun the most important business was left to the last: end, ending, finish, close, conclusion, finale, termination. ANTONYMS beginning. PHRASES at last at last, the rain stopped: finally, at long last, after a long time, in the end, eventually, ultimately, in (the fullness of ) time. last word 1 that's my last word: final decision, definitive statement, conclusive comment. 2 she was determined to have the last word: concluding remark, final say, closing statement. 3 the last word in luxury and efficiency: best, peak, acme, epitome, latest; pinnacle, apex, apogee, ultimate, height, zenith, nonpareil, crème de la crème; archaic nonsuch. last hurrah Sunday's performance was Shelley's last hurrah: swan song, grand finale, finale, curtain call. EASILY CONFUSED WORDS last, latest In precise usage, latest means 'most recent' (my latest project is wallpapering my dining room ), and last means 'final' (the last day of the school year will be June 18 ). But last is often used in place of latest, especially in informal contexts: I read his last novel. These notes clear up confusion between similar-looking pairs.

 

last

last 2 verb 1 the hearing lasted for six days: continue, go on, carry on, keep on, keep going, proceed; stay, remain, persist. 2 how long will he last as manager? survive, endure, hold on, hold out, keep going, persevere; informal stick it out, hang on. 3 the car is built to last: endure, wear well, stand up, bear up; informal go the distance.

 

last-ditch

last-ditch adjective a last-ditch effort to save the old church: last-minute, last-chance, eleventh-hour, last-resort, desperate, do-or-die, last-gasp, final.

 

lasting

lasting adjective a lasting friendship: enduring, long-lasting, long-lived, abiding, continuing, long-term, surviving, persisting, permanent; durable, constant, stable, established, secure, long-standing; unchanging, irreversible, immutable, eternal, undying, everlasting, unending, never-ending, unfading, changeless, indestructible, unceasing, unwavering, unfaltering. ANTONYMS ephemeral.

 

lastly

lastly adverb lastly, I would like to thank my parents: finally, in conclusion, to conclude, to sum up, to end, last, ultimately. ANTONYMS firstly.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

last

last 1 adjective 1 the last woman in the queue: rearmost, rear, hindmost, bringing up the rear, nearest the rear, at the end, furthest back, at the back (of the queue ), aftermost, endmost, furthest behind, final, ultimate, most remote, remotest, furthest, utmost, extreme. ANTONYMS first, leading. 2 Rembrandt spent his last years in Amsterdam: closing, concluding, final, ending, end, finishing, ultimate, terminal, terminating; valedictory; later, latter. ANTONYMS early, initial. 3 I'd be the last person to say anything against him: least likely, most unlikely, most improbable, most reluctant; least suitable, most unsuitable, most inappropriate, least appropriate, least wanted, least favourite. ANTONYMS first, most likely. 4 he scored a hat-trick last year: previous, preceding; latest, most recent; prior, former. ANTONYMS next. 5 this was his last chance to prove it: final, only remaining, only one left. PHRASES the last word 1 you'll marry my daughter over my dead body, and that's my last word: final decision, summation, final statement, definitive statement, conclusive comment; ultimatum. 2 she turned, determined to leave having had the last word: concluding remark, final remark, final say, closing statement, parting shot, Parthian shot. 3 the spa is the last word in luxury and efficiency: the best, the peak, the acme, the epitome, the quintessence, the most fashionable, the most up to date, the latest, the newest; the pinnacle, the apex, the apogee, the cream, the ultimate, the height, the zenith, the utmost, the nonpareil, the crème de la crème, the ne plus ultra, the dernier cri, the beau idéal; archaic the nonesuch. ▶adverb the candidate coming last is eliminated: at the end, at the rear, in the rear, behind, after. ▶noun the most important business was left to the last: end, ending, finish, close, conclusion, completion, finale, termination; bitter end. ANTONYMS beginning, opening. PHRASES at last at last the storm died away: finally, in the end, eventually, ultimately, at long last, after a long time, after a considerable time, in time, at the end of the day, in the fullness of time; lastly, in conclusion.

 

last

last 2 verb 1 the hearing is expected to last for a number of days: continue, go on, carry on, keep on, keep going, run on, proceed, be prolonged; take; stay, remain, persist, endure. ANTONYMS finish, end, stop. 2 she managed to last out until the end of the programme | how long does he reckon he'll last as manager? survive, endure, hold on, hold out, keep going, persevere, exist; informal stick it out, hang on, stay around, hack it. 3 the car is built to last: endure, wear well, stand up, keep going, bear up; withstand, resist; informal go the distance. ANTONYMS wear out.

 

last

last 3 noun the iron lasts on which he mended our shoes: mould, model, pattern, form, matrix; anvil; N. English hobbing foot /boot.

 

last-ditch

last-ditch adjective a last-ditch attempt to save the plan from collapse: last-minute, last-chance, eleventh-hour, last-resort, desperate, frantic, frenzied, wild, struggling, straining, final, extreme, all-out, do-or-die; informal last-gasp.

 

lasting

lasting adjective a lasting peace: enduring, long-lasting, long-lived, lifelong, abiding, continuing, remaining, long-term, surviving, persisting, permanent, deep-rooted, indelible, ingrained; durable, constant, stable, established, secure, fast, firm, fixed, long-standing; unchanging, never-changing, irreversible, immutable, eternal, undying, everlasting, perennial, perpetual, unending, never-ending, endless, immortal, imperishable, unfading, changeless, indestructible, ceaseless, unceasing, unwavering, unfaltering, non-stop, steady, steadfast, uninterrupted, unbroken, interminable; dependable, reliable; rare sempiternal, perdurable. ANTONYMS short-lived, ephemeral.

 

lastly

lastly adverb lastly, I would like to thank my parents for making me what I am: finally, in conclusion, to conclude, in closing, to sum up, to end, in drawing things to a close, in winding up, last, ultimately, in fine, last but not least. ANTONYMS firstly.

 

Duden Dictionary

Last

Last Substantiv, feminin , die |L a st |die Last; Genitiv: der Last, Plural: die Lasten mittelhochdeutsch last, althochdeutsch [h ]last, ursprünglich = Ladung, zu laden 1 a etwas, was [von jemandem ] getragen oder transportiert wird [und durch sein Gewicht als drückend empfunden wird ] eine schwere, leichte, wertvolle Last | die Last abwerfen | Lasten heben, tragen, schleppen | Lasten mit dem Kran befördern, von der Stelle bewegen b etwas, was drückend, schwer auf jemandem, etwas liegt; [größeres ] Gewicht, das etwas belastet die Brücke trägt eine enorme Last | das Dach brach unter der Last des Schnees ein | er keuchte unter der Last des Koffers | figurativ die schwere Last des Amtes, der Verantwortung | figurativ die Last auf sich nehmen, auf andere abwälzen | figurativ unter der Last der Anforderungen zusammenbrechen jemandem zur Last fallen /werden jemandem zusätzliche Arbeit, Mühe oder Kosten bereiten und dadurch lästig sein jemandem etwas zur Last legen jemanden beschuldigen, für etwas verantwortlich machen ihm werden zwei Morde zur Last gelegt c besonders Flugwesen [schwere ] Ladung 1a d Seemannssprache Ballast 2 Pluraletantum finanzielle, wirtschaftliche Belastung, Verpflichtung; Abgaben 2 , Steuern o. Ä. der Bevölkerung wurden immer wieder neue [steuerliche ] Lasten auferlegt | auf dem Haus, Grundstück liegen erhebliche Lasten Schulden; rechtliche Verbindlichkeiten zu meinen, deinen usw. Lasten Kaufmannssprache Betrag zu Ihren Lasten ; von Schaden, Nachteil für mich, dich usw. diese Scheidung geht ganz klar zu ihren Lasten zu Lasten zulasten 3 Elektrotechnik Belastung einer Anlage durch elektrischen Strom 4 Seemannssprache Raum für Vorräte, Tauwerk o. Ä. [unter Deck ]; Frachtraum

 

Lastadie

Las ta die Substantiv, feminin Geschichte , die |Last a die …i̯ə auch …ˈdiː |die Lastadie; Genitiv: der Lastadie, Plural: die Lastadien |[…i̯ən, auch: …ˈdiːən ]|germanisch-mittellateinisch Ladeplatz [für Schiffe ]

 

Lastarm

Last arm Substantiv, maskulin Physik , der |L a starm |Hebelarm, an dem das Gewicht der Last 1a wirkt

 

Lastauto

Last au to Substantiv, Neutrum , das |L a stauto |Lastkraftwagen

 

last, but not least

last, but not least |ˈlaːst bʌt nɔt ˈliːst;| last, not least

 

lasten

las ten schwaches Verb |l a sten |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « spätmittelhochdeutsch lasten, mittelhochdeutsch lesten = (be )laden; belästigen; beschuldigen a als Last 1a 1a, b drückend, schwer auf jemandem, etwas liegen; Druck ausüben der schwere Sack lastete auf meinem Rücken | figurativ das Amt lastet schon allzu lange auf seinen Schultern | figurativ lastende (drückende ) Stille, Hitze liegt im Raum b etwas stark [finanziell, wirtschaftlich ] belasten zahlreiche Schulden lasten auf dem Grundstück | die große Zahl der Arbeitslosen lastet auf der Wirtschaft

 

Lastenaufzug

Las ten auf zug Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stenaufzug | Aufzug 2 zur Beförderung von Lasten 1

 

Lastenausgleich

Las ten aus gleich Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stenausgleich |1 Entschädigung, die bestimmten Personen für Schäden und Verluste aus der Kriegs- und Nachkriegszeit gezahlt wird Abkürzung: LA 2 Entschädigung für entstandene Kosten einen finanziellen, gerechten Lastenausgleich zwischen ausbildenden und nicht ausbildenden Betrieben fordern

 

Lastenausgleichsgesetz

Las ten aus gleichs ge setz Substantiv, Neutrum , das |L a stenausgleichsgesetz |ohne Plural in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland bestehendes Gesetz über den Lastenausgleich Abkürzung: LAG

 

lastenfrei

las ten frei Adjektiv |l a stenfrei |frei von finanzieller Belastung; schuldenfrei das Haus ist lastenfrei

 

Lastenheft

Las ten heft Substantiv, Neutrum , das |L a stenheft |Zusammenstellung der Anforderungen, die ein technisches Produkt (z. B. Computersoftware, Fahrzeug, Flugzeug ) erfüllen soll

 

Lastensegler

Las ten seg ler Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stensegler |großes Segelflugzeug für den Transport von Truppen und Lasten

 

Lastenzug

Las ten zug Substantiv, maskulin , der schweizerisch neben Lastzug

 

Laster

Las ter Substantiv, Neutrum , das |L a ster |das Laster; Genitiv: des Lasters, Plural: die Laster mittelhochdeutsch laster, althochdeutsch lastar = Kränkung; Schmach; Tadel; Fehler, zu einem germanischen Verb mit der Bedeutung »tadeln, schmähen « (vgl. althochdeutsch lahan = tadeln )etwas (Gewohnheit o. Ä.), was als tadelnswert, als schädlich, abträglich für den Betreffenden angesehen wird ein gefährliches, verhängnisvolles Laster | sein Laster ist das Rauchen, das Trinken | das Laster des Opiumrauchens | sich einem Laster hingeben | einem Laster frönen | das Laster (der charakterliche Fehler ) des Geizes | oft scherzhaft das Laster des Kaffeetrinkens | viele [kleine ] Laster haben

 

Laster

Las ter Substantiv, maskulin umgangssprachlich , der |L a ster |der Laster; Genitiv: des Lasters, Plural: die Laster Lastwagen

 

Lästerei

Läs te rei Substantiv, feminin , die |Läster ei |dauerndes Lästern

 

Lästerer

Läs te rer Substantiv, maskulin , der |L ä sterer |spätmittelhochdeutsch lesterer jemand, der gern lästert

 

lasterhaft

las ter haft Adjektiv |l a sterhaft |einem Laster verfallen ein lasterhafter Mensch | lasterhaft leben

 

Lasterhaftigkeit

Las ter haf tig keit Substantiv, feminin , die |L a sterhaftigkeit |lasterhaftes Wesen, Verhalten

 

Lasterhöhle

Las ter höh le Substantiv, feminin umgangssprachlich abwertend , die |L a sterhöhle |Lokalität, wo man ungestört seinem Laster nachgehen kann

 

Lästerin

Läs te rin Substantiv, feminin , die |L ä sterin |weibliche Form zu Lästerer

 

Lasterleben

Las ter le ben Substantiv, Neutrum abwertend, oft auch scherzhaft , das |L a sterleben |ohne Plural lasterhaftes Leben ein Lasterleben führen

 

lästerlich

läs ter lich Adjektiv |l ä sterlich |mittelhochdeutsch lesterlich lästernd lästerliche Reden führen | lästerlich reden, fluchen

 

Lästerlichkeit

Läs ter lich keit Substantiv, feminin , die |L ä sterlichkeit |die Lästerlichkeit; Genitiv: der Lästerlichkeit, Plural: die Lästerlichkeiten Plural selten das Lästerlichsein

 

Lästermaul

Läs ter maul Substantiv, Neutrum salopp , das |L ä stermaul |a jemand, der [ständig und ] gern lästert er ist ein altes, rechtes Lästermaul b ständiges Bedürfnis zu lästern er hat ein entsetzliches Lästermaul

 

lästern

läs tern schwaches Verb |l ä stern |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « mittelhochdeutsch lestern, althochdeutsch lastirōn = schmähen, beschimpfen, zu Laster in der ursprünglichen Bedeutung »Schmähung «1 abwertend sich über jemanden spöttisch oder ein wenig boshaft äußern die Kollegen lästerten über den Chef | in der Pause lästerten sie über die Inszenierung | hör doch auf zu lästern !2 veraltet (Gott oder etwas als heilig Geltendes ) beschimpfen die Götter, Gott lästern | die viel gelästerten Rituale

 

Lästerrede

Läs ter re de Substantiv, feminin , die |L ä sterrede |lästernde Rede

 

Lästerung

Läs te rung Substantiv, feminin , die |L ä sterung |mittelhochdeutsch lesterunge, althochdeutsch lastrunga lästerliches Wort, Schmähung eine Lästerung Gottes | Lästerungen gegen Gott ausstoßen

 

Lästerzunge

Läs ter zun ge Substantiv, feminin umgangssprachlich , die |L ä sterzunge |Lästermaul

 

Lastesel

Last esel Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stesel |Esel, der vorwiegend zum Tragen von Lasten 1a gebraucht wird figurativ ich bin doch nicht dein Lastesel !

 

Lastex

Las tex Substantiv, Neutrum , das ® |L a stex |englisch lastex, unter Einfluss von englisch elastic = elastisch gebildet zu Latex Gewebe, das durch eingewebte Gummifäden stark dehnbar ist

 

Lastexhose

Las tex ho se Substantiv, feminin , die ® |L a stexhose | Hose 1a aus Lastex

 

Lastfuhre

Last fuh re Substantiv, feminin , die |L a stfuhre |

 

lästig

läs tig Adjektiv |l ä stig |spätmittelhochdeutsch lestec = lastend, schwer, zu Last jemanden in unangenehmer Weise beanspruchend, störend, ihn in seinem Tun behindernd ein lästiger Anrufer, Besucher | ein lästiger Auftrag | eine lästige Krankheit, Pflicht | jemandem lästig sein, fallen | die meisten E-Mails findet sie einfach nur lästig

 

lästig fallen

läs tig fal len, läs tig fal len starkes Verb lästigfallen |l ä stig fallen l ä stigfallen |starkes Verb; Perfektbildung mit »ist « starkes Verb; Perfektbildung mit »ist « unangenehm, störend sein ich möchte Ihnen keineswegs lästig fallen

 

Lastigkeit

Las tig keit Substantiv, feminin , die |L a stigkeit |Fluglage eines Flugzeugs; Schwimmlage eines Schiffs

 

Lästigkeit

Läs tig keit Substantiv, feminin , die |L ä stigkeit |die Lästigkeit; Genitiv: der Lästigkeit, Plural: die Lästigkeiten Plural selten das Lästigsein

 

Lasting

Las ting Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a sting |englisch damastartiger Stoff, besonders für Möbel, Schuhe o. Ä.

 

Lastkahn

Last kahn Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stkahn |Kahn, der Lasten 1a befördert

 

Lastkraftwagen

Last kraft wa gen Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stkraftwagen |größeres Kraftfahrzeug mit Ladefläche zum Transport größerer Mengen von Gütern Abkürzung: Lkw, auch: LKW

 

Lastkran

Last kran Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stkran |Kran für schwere Lasten

 

Lästling

Läst ling Substantiv, maskulin , der |L ä stling |kleines wirbelloses Tier, dessen Auftreten, Anwesenheit als störend, lästig empfunden wird

 

last minute

last mi nute Adverb |ˈlaːst ˈmɪnɪt |zu englisch last-minute = in letzter Minute (vorgebracht )kurzfristig [und gegen Preisnachlass ] sie fliegt last minute nach Thailand | der Urlaub wird immer last minute gebucht

 

Last-minute-Angebot

Last-mi nute-An ge bot , Last-Mi nute-An ge bot Substantiv, Neutrum , das Last-Minute-Angebot |ˈlaːstˈmɪnɪt … ˈlaːstˈmɪnɪt …|zu englisch last-minute = in letzter Minute (vorgebracht )

 

Last-minute-Flug

Last-mi nute-Flug, Last-Mi nute-Flug Substantiv, maskulin , der Last-Minute-Flug

 

Last-minute-Reise

Last-mi nute-Reise, Last-Mi nute-Rei se Substantiv, feminin , die Last-Minute-Reise

 

last, not least

last, not least bildungssprachlich |ˈlaːst nɔt ˈliːst;|englisch, nach der Stelle im Drama »König Lear « von W. Shakespeare (1564 –1616 ): »although the last, not least «, eigentlich = die Jüngste, nicht Geringste zwar in der Reihenfolge zuletzt, aber durchaus nicht in der Bedeutung; nicht zu vergessen

 

Lastpferd

Last pferd Substantiv, Neutrum , das |L a stpferd | vgl. Lastesel

 

Lastschiff

Last schiff Substantiv, Neutrum , das |L a stschiff |Schiff mit Laderaum zur Beförderung von Lasten 1a

 

Lastschrift

Last schrift Substantiv, feminin Bankwesen , die |L a stschrift |a Verbuchung auf der Sollseite eines Kontos b Mitteilung an den Kontoinhaber über eine Buchung auf der Sollseite c Kurzwort für: Lastschriftverkehr Gebühreneinzug durch /per Lastschrift d Betrag, mit dem ein Konto belastet wird

 

Lastschriftverkehr

Last schrift ver kehr Substantiv, maskulin Bankwesen , der |L a stschriftverkehr |Form des bargeldlosen Zahlungsverkehrs, wobei aufgrund einer Vollmacht des Kontoinhabers laufende Verbindlichkeiten regelmäßig abgebucht werden Kurzform: Lastschrift c

 

Lastschriftzettel

Last schrift zet tel Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stschriftzettel |

 

Lastspitze

Last spit ze Substantiv, feminin Fachsprache , die |L a stspitze |größte Belastung eines Kraftwerks in einer bestimmten Zeit

 

Lasttier

Last tier Substantiv, Neutrum , das |L a sttier | vgl. Lastesel

 

Lastträger

Last trä ger Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stträger |jemand, der Lasten 1a trägt

 

Lastträgerin

Last trä ge rin Substantiv, feminin , die |L a stträgerin |weibliche Form zu Lastträger

 

Lastwagen

Last wa gen Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stwagen |Lastkraftwagen

 

Lastwagenfahrer

Last wa gen fah rer Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stwagenfahrer |Fahrer eines Lastwagens

 

Lastwagenfahrerin

Last wa gen fah re rin Substantiv, feminin , die |L a stwagenfahrerin |weibliche Form zu Lastwagenfahrer

 

Lastzug

Last zug Substantiv, maskulin , der |L a stzug |Lastkraftwagen mit Anhänger [n ] 2

 

Spanish Dictionary

lástima

lástima nombre femenino 1 Sentimiento de tristeza y ternura producido por el padecimiento de alguien :siempre ha sentido lástima por las personas maltratadas; me da lástima porque, en el fondo, el pobre, es buena persona y no ha hecho mal a nadie .SINÓNIMO pena .2 Cosa que causa disgusto y mueve a lamentarse ¿hemos perdido? ¡Qué lástima! ; es una lástima que no puedas venir a vernos; es lástima, porque aquel lugar, con grandes avenidas arboladas, hubiera podido ser un hermoso barrio residencial .SINÓNIMO pena .3 Esp Lamentación o queja :infórmate con los ancianos del pueblo y oirás lástimas sobre la agricultura .Se usa generalmente en plural .

 

lastimar

lastimar verbo transitivo 1 Causar un daño físico a una persona o una cosa :el sol y el agua lastiman el pelo en verano; se lastimó una mano haciendo gimnasia .2 Ofender o producir un daño moral a una persona :la negativa de su padre lastimó sus sentimientos de filial respeto y cariño; me has lastimado con esas palabras .

 

lastimero, -ra

lastimero, -ra adjetivo [expresión, queja ] Que provoca lástima o compasión :una queja lastimera; se dirigió a mí con voz lastimera; los cantos espirituales eran tristes y lastimeros e insistían varias veces sobre una misma frase .SINÓNIMO lastimoso .

 

lastimoso, -sa

lastimoso, -sa adjetivo 1 Que produce pena o dolor :sus trofeos afamados son lastimosa reliquia de su antiguo esplendor; volvió a sentir rebrotar con lastimosa saña el empellón de la carne .2 Que es digno de lástima :un estado lastimoso; una situación lastimosa .

 

lastón

lastón nombre masculino Planta vivaz de hojas estrechas y largas, panícula larga y rizoma rastrero; crece en el sur de Europa y el norte de África .

 

lastra

lastra nombre femenino Piedra grande no tallada ni esculpida, lisa, plana y no muy gruesa .SINÓNIMO laja, lancha .

 

lastrar

lastrar verbo transitivo 1 Poner lastre en una embarcación, en un globo u otra cosa para aumentar su peso y su estabilidad .2 Hacer que disminuya la calidad o cantidad de algo :el poco sentido de la previsión y las necesidades fueron lastrando su talento; lástima que la premura, la escasez de tiempo y los agobios económicos del productor lastren los innegables logros de la película y dejen a mitad de camino tantas interesantes posibilidades como en ella se adivinan .

 

lastre

lastre 1 nombre masculino Piedra de mala calidad o conjunto de lajas resquebrajadas que quedan en la superficie de una cantera :el lastre se emplea en trabajos de mampostería .ETIMOLOGÍA Derivado de lastra .

 

lastre

lastre 2 nombre masculino 1 Peso que se pone en una embarcación, un globo aerostático u otro vehículo para que aumente su peso y su estabilidad :hay quien piensa que la suciedad del agua de nuestro mar se debe al lastre que sueltan los barcos fondeados en la bahía .2 Cosa que impide actuar con libertad y conseguir lo que se desea :su mayor lastre fue el bloqueo, inexistente y permisivo con los balones que llegaban del otro campo .ETIMOLOGÍA Voz de origen incierto, quizá préstamo (s. xv ) del francés anticuado last (actual lest ) y este del germánico last ‘peso ’.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

last

last 1 /læst |lɑːst / (! lateの最上級の1つ ) 形容詞 1 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗この前の , 最も近い ; 去る …, 昨 …, 先 …(↔next ) (!last … を 前置詞 なし, 無冠詞で副詞的に用いることができる ) ▸ I arrived [╳have arrived ] last night .昨夜到着しました ▸ last evening 昨夕 (!普通はyesterday eveningの方が好まれる; 「昨日の朝 [午後 ]」はyesterday morning [afternoon ]とし, ╳last morning [afternoon ]としない ) ▸ last Tuesday ≒on Tuesday last この前の火曜日に (!(1 )後者はlast 「この前の 」を強調した表現. (2 )水曜日以降に 「先週の火曜日に 」という時はon Tuesday last weekとする ) ▸ I have been busy for the last month .私はここ1か月ずっと忙しくしている (!無冠詞のlast week [month ] が 「先週 [月 ]」であるのに対し, 定冠詞を伴うと 「今日までの1週間 [1か月 ]」の意味になる ) ▸ this time last year 去年の今ごろ ▸ in the last twenty years ここ20年の間に ▸ When was the last time you saw him? この前彼を見たのはいつですか 2 〖the /one's ～〗a. (順序が )最後の , 最終の , 終わりの ; 最下位の , びりの (↔first ) (!同類のものが後に続かないことを意味する; →latest , final 2 ) ▸ This is our last chance to see the play in Japan .これが日本でその芝居を見る最後のチャンスだ ▸ miss the last train 終電に乗り遅れる ▸ What do you think the last two sentences mean? 最後の2つの文はどんな意味だと思いますか (!lastとtwoの語順に注意 ) b. 〖名詞 の前で 〗最後に残った ▸ You're our last hope .君が我々にとって最後の望みだ ▸ eat the last piece of cake ケーキの最後の一切れを食べる ▸ the last bastion of colonialism 植民地政策の最後の 砦 （とりで ）3 〖the ～〗a. まったく予期しない ; 〖the ～ A to do 〗最も …しそうにないA 〈人など 〉 (!to do のかわりに関係節を用いることもある ) ▸ Jack would be the last person to betray us .ジャックが私たちを裏切るなんてありえない (!通例be動詞の後でこの形でよく用いられる ) b. 最も望まない ▸ The last thing I want to do is (to ) hurt you .君を傷つけることだけはしたくない 4 〖the ～; 数詞の前で 〗(競技などで勝ち残った )最後の ▸ reach the last 8 at Wimbledon ウィンブルドンでベスト8に残る 5 〖the ～〗決定的な , 最終的な ; 究極の , 最上の .6 〖the /one's ～〗終末の , 臨終の .7 〖the ～〗最新 (流行 )の (!この意味ではlatestを用いるのが普通 ) .é very l à st A →every .ì f it is the l á st th ì ng A do A 〈人 〉がどうしても …したいなら .(the ) l á st th ì ng (at n ì ght )｟話 ｠寝る直前に (↔(the ) first thing in the morning ).the l á st t ì me 〖接続詞的に 〗この前 …したときには ▸ I had no cavities the last time I went to the dentist .この前歯医者に行ったときは虫歯はなかった (the ) s è cond [th ì rd ] l á st A 最後から2番目 [3番目 ]のA .副詞 1 いちばん最近 ; この前 , 前回 (↔next )▸ It's been a long time since I last saw you [I saw you last ].大変ごぶさたしています 2 〖動詞 の後で 〗(順序が )最後に ; (話を述べて )終わりに (↔first )(→in addition 読解のポイント )▸ come (in ) last in the race レースで最後にゴールインする ▸ The zip code should be written last .郵便番号は最後に書くことになっています l á st but n ò t [by n ò means ] l é ast (紹介などで )最後ではありますが (!最後の人 物 事に言及する際の決まり文句; その重要性が他と同様であることを示す ) .l à st í n, f ì rst ó ut (余剰人員解雇の際に )最後に雇用され最初に離職する ▸ on a “last in, first out ” basis 雇用の遅い者から解雇するという原則で 名詞 1 〖the ～〗 «…する » 最後の人 [物 , 事 ]; 最も «…» しなさそうな人 «to do » ▸ It seems I'm always the last to know .どうも最後に知るのはいつも僕のようだ 2 〖the ～〗残り [最後 ]の部分 ; 最後に残った人 ▸ muster the last of one's strength 最後の力を振り絞る ▸ We saw the last of our guests to the door .私たちは最後のお客さんをドアの所まで見送った 3 〖the ～〗終り , 結末 ; (月 週などの )末 ; 〖the /one's ～〗最後の姿 [言葉 , 便り ]; 死 , 臨終 (end )▸ the last of May 5月の末 ▸ That was the last I saw of Tom .それが私がトムを見た最後だった at l á st (長い間待ち望んだり努力してきて )やっと, ついに, とうとう ▸ At last I passed the exam .やっと試験に合格した (!(1 )否定文や, 望ましくない結果を表す文では用いない:In the end [╳ At last ] he failed. とうとう彼は失敗した.(2 )感嘆文で用いることができる:At last ! I've been waiting. やっと来たね. 待っていたよ ) at l ò ng l á st とうとう ; やっとのことで (!at lastの強意 ) .br è athe [g à sp ] one's l á st ｟文 遠回しに ｠死ぬ, 息を引きとる (!同族目的語breath, gaspの省略 ) .h è ar the l á st of A 1 〖否定文で 〗A 〈問題 〉が解決しない (!過去に起きた問題が未解決で今後再発することへの不安な気持ちを暗示 ) ▸ I'll never hear the last of it! この問題は永遠に解決しないだろう 2 ＝see the last of A .l à st but ó ne [tw ó, thr é e ] (A )｟主に英 ｠〖しばしばthe /one's ～〗最後から2番目 [3番目, 4番目 ](のA ) (!副詞的に用いるときは通例無冠詞; →second 2 to the last (A )) ▸ finish last but one ビリから2番目になる (!finish next to lastは ｟米 ｠ ｟英 ｠ともに用いる ) .l è ave A until l á st A 〈人 物 〉を最後までとっておく, 後まわしにする .s è e the l á st of A A 〈人 〉とはもうこれっきりだ ; Aの見納めである .the A bef ò re l á st 2つ前のA 〈時 事 人 〉▸ the night [week, year ] before last 一昨晩 [先々週, 一昨年 ]the l à st A h é ard ｟話 ｠〖文頭で; 副詞的に 〗A 〈人 〉が最近聞いた話では .to [till ] the l á st 1 ｟かたく ｠最後まで ; 死ぬまで ▸ keep fighting to the last 最後まで戦い続ける 2 (人の性格などが )根っからの ; 芯 （しん ）まで .～̀ c á ll 1 ｟主に米 ｠ラストオーダー .2 (空港での )最終搭乗案内 .～̀ cr ý 〖the ～〗最新流行 .L -̀ D á y 〖the ～〗〘宗 〙(キリスト教で )最後の審判の日 .～̀ d í tch 〖the ～〗どたん場, 最後の頼り [手段 ].～̀ g á sp 〖the /one's ～〗死に際, 最後の瞬間 .～̀ hurr á h ｟米 ｠〖通例単数形で 〗(長期間の作業の )最後の努力, 最後の出来事 .L -̀ J ú dgment 〖the ～〗〘宗 〙(キリスト教などでの )最後の審判 .～̀ m í nute [m ó ment ]〖the ～〗ぎりぎりの瞬間, どたん場 ▸ at the last moment どたん場で ～́ n à me ｟主に米 ｠ラストネーム ; 姓, 名字 (→name 事情 ).～̀ ó rders ｟英 ｠〖複数扱い 〗＝last call (1 ).～̀ p ó st ｟英 ｠〖the ～〗軍葬 [就床 ]ラッパ .～̀ res ó rt 最後の手段 [頼みの綱 ].～̀ r í tes 〖the ～〗〘カトリック 〙臨終の秘跡 [お祈り ].～̀ sl é ep 〖the ～〗死 (death ).～̀ str á w 〖the ～〗(忍耐などの )限界を越えさせるもの ▸ That's the last straw !もう我慢の限界だ ▸ It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back .｟ことわざ ｠ラクダの背骨を折るのは最後に積んだわら1本だ L -̀ S ú pper 〖the ～〗最後の 晩餐 （ばんさん ）.～̀ w ó rd 〖the ～〗1 (議論などを決着させる )最終的 [決定的 ]な一言 ; «…についての » 決定権 «on » ▸ say [have ] the last word 議論を決着させる .2 ｟話 ｠ «…の » 最新型, 決定版 «in » ▸ the last word in computers 最新型のコンピュータ 3 〖～s 〗臨終の言葉 .

 

last

last 2 /læst |lɑːst /〖語源は 「跡 (last 3 )をたどる 」〗(形 )lasting 動詞 ～s /-ts /; ～ed /-ɪd /; ～ing (→分詞 lasting )自動詞 1 〖last ＋副詞 〗〈出来事 状況などが 〉 (ある期間 )続く , 継続する (!副詞 は期間の表現; 進行形にしない ) ▸ The conflict between the two countries lasted (for ) many years .その2国間の対立は何年間も続いた (!期間を表すforは省略されることがある ) ▸ Victoria's reign lasted until 1901 .ビクトリア女王の統治は1901年まで続いた 2 〈物 事が 〉もつ , (良好な状態で )持続する ; 〈人が 〉 (困難な状況のもとで )もちこたえる , 生き続ける (out )▸ The meat [patient ] won't last long .その肉 [患者 ]は長くもたないだろう ▸ How long will this fine weather last ?このよい天気はいつまでもつのだろう ▸ This knife will last a lifetime .このナイフは一生ものだ 3 〈食糧 金などが 〉 (ある期間 )十分にある , 足りる (out )▸ Will the water last through the trip? 旅行中その水で間に合いますか ▸ While Stocks Last .｟掲示 ｠売り切れ御免 他動詞 1 〖last A ＋副詞 〗(ある期間 )〈物が 〉A 〈人 〉にとってもつ ; 〈食糧 金などが 〉A 〈人 〉に足りる , 間に合う (!副詞 は期間の表現; 受け身にしない ) ▸ The money will last us (for ) a week .我々はその金で1週間はやっていけるだろう ▸ A good car will last you ten years .いい車は10年はもつものだ 2 〈人が 〉〈ある期間 〉を越えて生き延びる , …の最後までもちこたえる [やり通す ](out ) (!受け身にしない ) ▸ The patient won't last out the night .その患者は今晩はもたないだろう .

 

last

last 3 〖語源は 「足跡 」〗名詞 C (靴の製造 修理に使う金属製 木製の )靴型 .st ì ck to one's l á st ｟英 やや古 ｠(新しいことに取りかからず )今まで慣れた仕事を続ける ; 本分を守る .

 

last-ditch

l á st-d ì tch 形容詞 〖名詞 の前で 〗最後の, 頼みの綱の 〈努力 試みなど 〉, 絶体絶命の, 死力を尽くした .

 

lasting

last ing /lǽstɪŋ |lɑ́ːst -/→last 2 形容詞 more ～; most ～〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗長続きする ; 永続的な ; 長もちする , もちのいい 〈影響 結果 〉(→long-lasting )▸ (a ) lasting peace 恒久的平和 ▸ make [leave ] a lasting impression on A A 〈人 〉にいつまでも消えない印象を残す 名詞 U ラスティング 〘靴の内張り用などの丈夫な布地 〙.～ly 副詞 ～ness 名詞

 

lastly

last ly /lǽstli |lɑ́ːst -/副詞 〖文修飾 〗1 最後に (なりますが )(finally ) (!話の締めくくりに用いる; →in addition 読解のポイント ) .2 そして最後に (finally ) (!一連の行為の最後を示す ) .

 

last-minute

l à st-m í nute 形容詞 〖名詞 の前で 〗どたん場での 〈契約 買い物など 〉.