last
例子
After a long day, she finally finished the last chapter of her book.
经过漫长的一天，她终于完成了书的最后一章。
1.1
最后的, 最不可能的
being the least probable or appropriate choice in a given situation
例子
He is the last person I would trust with my secrets.
他是我最不愿意信任的人，不会把我的秘密告诉他。
例子
In our department, he holds the last position, which means he handles the least important tasks.
在我们部门，他担任最后的职位，这意味着他处理最不重要的任务。
例子
Last year was one of the hottest on record.
去年是有记录以来最热的年份之一。
例子
His last words were filled with love and appreciation for his family.
他的最后话语中充满了对家人的爱和感激。
04
最后的, 仅存的
being the sole one left or still in existence
例子
They were the last remaining members of the original team, and they celebrated their long friendship.
他们是原始团队中最后剩下的成员，他们庆祝了他们长久的友谊。
to last
例子
The meeting lasted for over two hours, much longer than we anticipated.
例子
If you store your tools properly, they will last longer.
如果你妥善存放你的工具，它们会更耐用。
2.1
持续, 维持
to exist in sufficient quantity until it is no longer available
Intransitive
例子
The promotion is valid while the supplies last.
促销活动在供应持续期间有效。
例子
We have enough water to last for the entire hike.
我们有足够的水来维持整个徒步旅行。
2.3
坚持, 维持
to sustain oneself in a challenging situation
Intransitive: to last sometime
例子
I hope she will last in her new position at the company for at least a year before considering a move.
我希望她在公司的新职位上至少能坚持一年，然后再考虑调动。
last
01
上次, 最近
used to refer to the most recent time at which an event occurred
例子
The team last won the championship in 2019.
该队上次在2019年赢得了冠军。
02
最后
used to indicate that something or someone comes after every other item or person
例子
In the race, he finished last but was proud of his effort.
在比赛中，他获得了最后一名，但为自己的努力感到自豪。
Last
01
最后, 最终
the final instance of seeing, hearing, or mentioning someone or something, often implying no further contact or sight after that point
例子
That was the last we saw of him before he disappeared into the crowd.
那是我们在他消失在人群中之前最后一次见到他。
02
最后, 上一个
the most recent instance of a specified timeframe
例子
The night before last, I watched a thrilling movie that kept me on the edge of my seat.
前天晚上，我看了一部让我坐立不安的惊悚电影。
03
最后, 最终
the final person, thing, or event in a sequence, coming after all others
例子
After a long evening, the last of the guests finally left the party.
经过漫长的夜晚，最后一位客人终于离开了派对。
04
鞋楦, 鞋匠的模具
a solid form, typically made of wood or plastic, used by shoemakers to shape or repair shoes and boots to a specific size and design
例子
Custom shoes are often built on a last made specifically for the customer ’s foot shape.
定制鞋通常是在专门为顾客脚型制作的鞋楦上制作的。
05
最后一句话, 结束
the concluding comment in a discussion, often implying that no further instances will follow
例子
His last was filled with emotion, as he reflected on their years together.
他的最后充满了情感，当他回忆起他们在一起的岁月时。
例子
She lived fully and bravely until her last, surrounded by family.
她勇敢而充实地生活到生命的最后一刻，被家人包围着。
