last
Significado: Coming after all others; most recent; to continue for a period
'Last' as an adjective means final in a series ('the last chapter') or most recent ('last week'). As a verb, it means to continue ('the meeting lasted two hours'). As a noun, it refers to the final one ('the last to arrive'). Common expressions include 'at last', 'last but not least', and 'to the last'.
Ejemplos
- This is the last time I will remind you. 这是我最后一次提醒你。Esta es la última vez que te lo recuerdo.これが最後の注意です。이번이 마지막 경고입니다.
- I saw her last Tuesday. 我上周二见过她。La vi el martes pasado.先週の火曜日に彼女に会った。지난 화요일에 그녀를 만났다.
- How long will the battery last? 电池能用多久?¿Cuánto durará la batería?バッテリーはどのくらい持ちますか?배터리가 얼마나 오래 가나요?
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'latost', superlative of 'læt' (slow, late), from Proto-Germanic *lataz. Originally meant 'slowest' or 'most recent'. Cognate with Old Norse 'latr' (lazy) and German 'lass' (weary).
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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