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Từ điển Việt Anh Việt 4in1 - English Vietnamese 4 in 1 Dictionary

I.last¹ S1 W1 /lɑːst $ læst/ BrE AmE determiner, adjective
1. most recent or nearest to the present time ⇨ next(12):
I hadn’t seen him since the last meeting.
last night/week/year etc
Did you see the game on TV last night?
The law was passed last August.
Interest in golf has grown rapidly in the last ten years.
Things have changed since the last time (=the most recent occasion) you were here.
2. happening or existing at the end, with no others after OPP first:
I didn’t read the last chapter of the book.
The next meeting will be held in the last week in June.
the last person/thing etc to do something
Anna was the last person to see him alive.
last but one/two etc (=last except for one other, two others etc)
on the last but one day of his trial
second/next to last (=last except for one other)
the second to last paragraph
3. remaining after all others have gone, been used etc:
Can I have the last piece of cake?
every last (=used to emphasize that you mean all of something)
All the money was gone; every last penny of it.
4. the last minute/moment the latest possible time before something happens:
Travelers will find it hard to get a hotel room at the last minute.
He never makes a decision until almost the last moment.
5. the last person/thing used to make a strong negative statement about someone or something:
She’s the last person I’d expect to meet in a disco (=I would not expect to meet her in a disco at all).
Money was the last thing I cared about right now.
the last thing somebody needs/wants
The last thing she needed was for me to start crying too.
6. be the last straw to be the final thing in a series of annoying things that makes someone very angry:
He’d broken his promise again, and it was the last straw.
7. last thing (at night) at the very end of the day:
Take a couple of these pills last thing at night to help you sleep.
8. on your last legs informal
a) very tired:
Sarah looks as if she’s on her last legs.
b) very ill and likely to die soon
9. on its last legs informal old or in bad condition, and likely to stop working soon:
The car’s on its last legs.
10. be the last word in something to be the best, most modern, or most comfortable example of something:
It’s the last word in luxury holidays.
⇨ last resort at ↑resort¹(2), ⇨ with your last/dying breath at ↑breath(9), ⇨ ↑last hurrah, ⇨ have the last laugh at ↑laugh²(6), ⇨ the last/final word at ↑word¹(14)
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THESAURUS
the one before this one
▪ last most recent or nearest to the present time: His last film was much better. | It rained all day last Saturday. | The last time I saw her was two years ago.
▪ previous before this one, or before the one that you are talking about: See the diagram in the previous chapter. | His previous records had all been jazz records. | How much were you earning in your previous job?
▪ former [only before noun] formal existing or having a particular position in the past, but not now: the former Soviet Union | the former US president | Interest rates are unlikely to return to their former level. | the former Chief Executive
▪ old [only before noun] used about a person or thing that existed in the past, but has been replaced by a newer one: an old boyfriend | The old model was much slower.
the one that comes at the end
▪ last [only before noun] happening or existing at the end, with no others after: What time does the last train leave? | Our house is the last one on the right.
▪ final [only before noun] last in a series of actions, events, parts of a story etc: It’s the final game of the championship tomorrow. | the final scene of the film
▪ closing [only before noun] used about the last part of a long period of time, or of an event, book etc that has been exciting or interesting: the closing years of the twentieth century | Barnes scored the winning goal in the closing minutes of the game.
▪ concluding [only before noun] used about the last part of a piece of writing, a speech, or an organized event, that ends it in a definite way: the concluding section of the report | the judge’s concluding remarks
▪ penultimate /peˈnʌltəmət, peˈnʌltɪmət, pə-/ [only before noun] the one before the last one: the penultimate chapter
II.last² S1 W1 BrE AmE adverb
1. most recently before now ⇨ next:
When I last saw her, she was working in New York.
2. after everything or everyone else OPP first:
Who is speaking last?
Add the flour last.
last of all (=used when giving a final point or piece of information)
Last of all, I’d like to thank everyone for coming.
3. last but not least used when mentioning the last person or thing in a list, to emphasize that they are still important:
Last but not least, let me introduce Jane, our new secretary.
III.last³ S1 W1 BrE AmE noun, pronoun
1. the last the person or thing that comes after all the others OPP first:
I think this box is the last.
the last to do something
He was the first to arrive and the last to leave.
2. at (long) last if something happens at last, it happens after you have been hoping, waiting, or working for it a long time:
At last it was time to leave.
We reached the summit at last.
3. the day/week/year etc before last the day, week etc before the one that has just finished:
I sent the letter off the week before last.
4. the last of something the remaining parts of something:
John ate the last of the bread at lunchtime.
5. somebody hasn’t heard the last of somebody/something if you have not heard the last of someone or something, they may return and cause problems for you in the future:
We haven’t heard the last of football violence.
6. somebody will never hear the last of something if you will never hear the last of something, someone will be angry with you about it for a long time:
If my mother sees me, I’ll never hear the last of this.
7. the last I heard spoken used to tell someone the most recent news that you know about a person or situation:
The last I heard, she was at college studying law.
8. to the last formal until the end of an event or the end of someone’s life:
He died in 1987, insisting to the last he was innocent.
IV.last⁴ S1 W2 BrE AmE verb
[Language: Old English; Origin: læstan 'to last, follow']
1. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to continue for a particular length of time
last for/until/through etc
The hot weather lasted for the whole month of June.
last an hour/ten minutes etc
Each lesson lasts an hour.
The ceasefire didn’t last long.
2. [intransitive and transitive] to continue to exist, be effective, or remain in good condition for a long time:
This good weather won’t last.
last (somebody) two days/three weeks etc
A good coat will last you ten years.
Cut flowers will last longer if you put flower food in the water.
3. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] (also last out (something) British English) to manage to remain in the same situation, even when this is difficult:
They won’t be able to last much longer without fresh supplies.
If you go into the job with that attitude, you won’t last long.
She feared she might not be able to last out the afternoon in court without fainting.
4. [intransitive, transitive always + adverb/preposition] to be enough for someone for a period of time SYN do
last (somebody) for/until/to etc
The batteries should last for 20 hours playing time.
We only had $50 to last us the rest of the month.
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THESAURUS
to continue to happen
▪ continue to happen without stopping: The good weather seems likely to continue. | Unless there are serious negotiations, the fighting will continue. | Some people have lost work, and this will continue to happen until the computer system is fixed. | The review process is expected to continue for several weeks.
▪ last to continue – use this to say how long something continues for: I know my good luck won’t last forever. | It’s not certain how long the ceasefire will last. | The trial lasted for six days. | The meeting lasted until lunchtime. | The training period lasted from July 2 to August 25.
▪ go on to continue, especially for a long time: Disputes between neighbours can go on for years.
▪ carry on British English to continue, especially when there are problems: The game carried on despite the injury of two players.
▪ drag on to continue for much longer than necessary or for longer than you want: The meeting dragged on for another hour. | The talks dragged on, with no apparent hope of achieving a peaceful solution.
▪ persist formal if something bad persists, it continues to exist or happen: See your doctor if the symptoms persist. | If adverse weather conditions persist, the game will be cancelled.
V.last⁵ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[Language: Old English; Origin: læste, from last 'footmark']
a piece of wood or metal shaped like a human foot, used by someone who makes and repairs shoes

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last
The last item or person is the one at the end.

◎	[lɑ:st]
※	danh từ
	■	lát (đơn vị đo trọng tải của tàu thủy, bằng 2000 kg)
	■	khuôn giày, cốt giày
	〆	to stick to one's last
		✓	không cố gắng làm những điều mà mình không thể làm tốt; bỏ cuộc
※	danh từ
	■	người cuối cùng, vật sau cùng
		☆	these are the last of our apples
			đây là những quả táo cuối cùng của chúng tôi
		☆	we invited Bill, Tom and Sue - the last being Bill's sister
			chúng tôi mới Bill, Tom và Sue - người cuối cùng là em gái Bill
		☆	to be the last to come
			là người đến sau cùng
	〆	to be near one's last
		✓	sắp chết
	〆	at (long) last
		✓	rốt cuộc; sau hết
	〆	from first to last
		✓	xem first
	〆	to hear/see the last of somebody/something
		✓	nghe thấy/gặp ai/cái gì lần cuối cùng
	〆	to/till the last
		✓	đến hơi thở cuối cùng
			☆	to fight to the last
				chiến đấu đến hơi thở cuối cùng
	〆	to breathe one's last
		✓	trút hơi thở cuối cùng
※	tính từ
	■	cuối cùng, sau chót, sau rốt
		☆	December is the last month of the year
			Tháng mười hai là tháng cuối cùng trong năm
		☆	the last time I saw her
			lần cuối cùng tôi gặp cô ta
		☆	the last two/the two last people to arrive
			hai người đến sau cùng
		☆	the last page of a book
			trang cuối cùng của quyển sách
		☆	this is our last bottle
			đây là chai rượu cuối cùng còn lại của chúng tôi
		☆	I wouldn't marry you if you were the last person on earth
			cho dù anh là người cuối cùng còn lại trên quả đất này, tôi vẫn không lấy anh
		☆	he knew this was his last hope of winning
			nó biết rằng đây là hy vọng cuối cùng để chiến thắng
	■	mới nhất; gần đây nhất; vừa qua; trước
		☆	last night/week/month/summer/year
			đêm qua/tuần qua/tháng trước/mùa hè vừa qua/năm ngoái
		☆	last Tuesday/on Tuesday last
			thứ ba vừa qua
		☆	in/for/during the last fortnight, few weeks, two decades
			trong mười lăm ngày, vài tuần, hai thập niên vừa qua
	■	không thích hợp nhất, ít chắc chắn nhất
		☆	the last thing I'd expect him to do
			cái điều tôi không thể tin nó sẽ làm
		☆	she's the last person to trust with a secret
			cô ta là người không bao giờ đáng tin cậy để tiết lộ một bí mật nào
	■	vô cùng, cực kỳ, rất mực, tột bực
		☆	a question of the last importance
			một vấn đề cực kỳ quan trọng
	〆	to be at one's last gasp
		✓	giãy chết, vùng vẫy lần cuối trước khi chết (nghĩa bóng)
	〆	to be on one's last legs
		✓	suy yếu cùng cực
	〆	the day before last
		✓	cách đây hai ngày
	〆	to draw one's first/ last breath
		✓	chào đời/qua đời
	〆	every last/single one
		✓	bao gọi mọi người hoặc mọi vật trong một nhóm
			☆	we spent every last penny we had on the house
				chúng tôi đã tiêu đến xu cuối cùng vào cái nhà này
	〆	famous last words
		✓	những lời lẽ mà người phát ra cảm thấy hối tiếc
	〆	first/last/next but one, two, three
		✓	xem first
	〆	first/last thing
		✓	xem thing
	〆	to have the last laugh
		✓	cuối cùng vẫn thắng
	〆	to have the last word
		✓	có đóng góp cuối cùng và quyết định vào một lập luận, một cuộc tranh cãi
	〆	in the last/final analysis
		✓	suy cho cùng, nghĩ cho cùng
	〆	in the last resort; (as) a/ one's last resort
		✓	như là phương kế sau cùng
	〆	one's last/dying breath
		✓	xem breath
	〆	the last ditch
		✓	nỗ lực cuối cùng có thể làm được để đảm bảo sự an toàn
	〆	the last lap
		✓	giai đoạn cuối cùng của cuộc hành trình hoặc cuộc thi...
	〆	the last minute/moment
		✓	thời điểm cuối cùng trước một sự kiện quan trọng
	〆	the last/final straw
		✓	sự kiện làm cho tình hình chung càng thêm tồi tệ
	〆	the last word in something
		✓	cái mới nhất, tiên tiến nhất
			☆	ten years ago, this dress was considered the last word in elegance
				cách đây mười năm, cái áo này được coi là thanh lịch nhất
	〆	the last word on something
		✓	lời tuyên bố/giải thích dứt khoát về vấn đề gì đó
	〆	to say/be one's last word on something
		✓	đưa ra/là ý kiến cuối cùng hoặc quyết định cuối cùng
	〆	to a man/to the last man
		✓	xem man
	〆	a week last Monday
		✓	cách đây tám hôm, cách đây tám ngày
※	phó từ
	■	sau tất cả những người khác; cuối cùng; sau cùng
		☆	he came last in the race
			hắn về cuối trong cuộc đua
		☆	this country ranks last in industrial output
			nước này đứng hàng cuối cùng về sản lượng công nghiệp
	■	lần gầnđây nhất; lần cuối cùng
		☆	when did you see him last?
			anh gặp hắn lần sau cùng là lúc nào?
		☆	I saw him last/last saw him in New York two years ago
			tôi gặp nó lần sau cùng ở New York cách đây hai năm
		☆	they last defeated England in 1972
			họ đánh bại đội Anh lần cuối cùng năm 1972
	〆	first and last
		✓	từ đầu đến cuối
	〆	he who laughs last laughs longest
		✓	cười người hôm trước hôm sau người cười
	〆	last in, first out
		✓	vào sau cùng thì ra trước hết
			☆	the firm will apply the principle of 'last in, first out'
				công ty sẽ áp dụng nguyên tắc ai mới được nhận vào làm sẽ bị sa thải đầu tiên
	〆	last but not least
		✓	cuối cùng nhưng không phải kém quan trọng những cái khác
			☆	and last but not least there is the question of adequate funding
				cuối cùng nhưng không kém quan trọng là vấn đề tài trợ thích đáng
※	động từ
	■	tiếp tục một thời gian; kéo dài
		☆	the trip will last three months
			chuyến đi sẽ kéo dài ba tháng
		☆	the pyramids were really built to last
			các kim tự tháp thực sự được xây dựng để tồn tại lâu dài
		☆	how long do you think this fine weather will last?
			anh cho rằng thời tiết tốt này còn sẽ kéo dài bao lâu?
		☆	she won't last long in that job - it's too tough
			cô ta sẽ không làm việc này lâu bền - hắc búa quá
		☆	the war lasted (for) five years
			chiến tranh đã kéo dài năm năm
		☆	I am sure that his teacher will not last out the night
			tôi chắc chắn rằng thầy của anh ta không qua khỏi đêm nay
	■	đủ, còn đủ
		☆	will rice last till tomorrow evening?
			liệu có đủ gạo ăn đến tối mai hay không?
		☆	enough food to last (us) three days
			đủ thức ăn (cho chúng ta) trong ba ngày
	■	(to last something out) đủ mạnh để sống lâu hoặc kéo dài cái gì
		☆	He's very ill and probably won't last (out) the night
			Ông ta ốm nặng và có thể sẽ không sống được qua đêm nay

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  last-place, lowest, final, utmost, net, concluding, terminal, last(a), lastly, in conclusion, finally, shoemaker's last, cobbler's last, end, final stage, death, stopping point, finale, finis, finish, conclusion, close, survive, live, live on, go, endure, hold up, hold out