Final in a sequence, or most recent before the present. To continue for a period or remain usable. After everyone else, or on the most recent previous occasion.

last

/lɑːst/ · /læst/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #90 in the learning path

最后的；最近过去的

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Definitions

adj. Final in a sequence, or most recent before the present.

最后的；最近过去的

v. To continue for a period or remain usable.

持续；够用；耐用

adv. After everyone else, or on the most recent previous occasion.

最后；上次

Example

I caught the last bus home just before midnight.

我在午夜前刚好赶上了回家的末班车。

Products that last longer can reduce household spending and limit the amount of waste sent to landfill.

更耐用的产品可以减少家庭开支，并减少送往垃圾填埋场的废物量。

Collocations

last week
last chance
last for years
last a lifetime

Word family

lasting (adj.)
lastly (adv.)

Synonyms

final
previous

Antonyms

first

Usage tip

last week指上周；the last week可指最后一周。

FAQ

What does last mean?: Final in a sequence, or most recent before the present. To continue for a period or remain usable. After everyone else, or on the most recent previous occasion.
How is last pronounced?: UK /lɑːst/, US /læst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.