| 释义 |
last² /lɑːst；læst/ vi. | vt. | n. | phr.
I ❶ vi.
1. 延续，持续
The war lasted four years. 战争延续了4年。
2. 持久；保持良好(或有效、有生气)状态
These colours won't last if exposed to the sun. 在阳光曝晒下，这些颜色不能持久。
These shoes last. 这双鞋经久耐穿。
a book that will last 一本有生命力的书
3. 维持；够用
food to last a month 可维持一个月的食物
Will our money last long? 我们的钱够用一段长时间吗?
4. 坚持，支撑；活下去
He lasted for three hours underground. 他在地下坚持了3小时。
He won't last much longer. 他活不太久了。
❷ vt.
1. 够…之用
This money won't last me a whole week. 这钱不够我用一星期。
2. 度过，拖过
I am doubtful whether he can last the year. 我怀疑他能否活过今年。
II n.
持续力，坚持能力，耐力
He had the last to continue long against adversity. 他有长期忍受逆境的耐力。
[< OE lǣstan to accomplish, carry out; 与 last³ 有关] phr. last out 1. 保持良好状态；保持良好状态直到…结束 I think the old car will just about last out till we get to London. 我认为这辆旧汽车还能继续行驶，直到我们抵达伦敦。This shack will never last out the windstorm. 这间棚屋绝不可能安然度过风暴。 2. 够用；够…使用 Our coal supply won't last out through the winter. 我们的存煤不够今冬使用。Will the wine we bought last out the party? 我们买的酒够参加聚会的人喝吗? 3. 坚持下去；活下去；度过，拖过；经受住 The runner hoped he could last out till he reached the finish line. 这位赛跑运动员希望他能坚持到终点。Who would have thought that he would last out to over ninety? 谁能料到他会活到90多岁?Mother wondered if she could last out another operation. 母亲不知道自己能否再经受一次外科手术。 |