last 成语
a blast
a great time, a lot of fun The students were having a blast until the teacher walked in.
at last
finally, after a long time I was waiting all morning for her call but at last it came.
blast
(See a blast)
blast you
scold you, yell at you Ms. Zank blasted me for using her computer. She was angry.
blasted
dad-blamed, darn, doggone Where's the blasted hammer? It's never here when I need it!
breathe one's last
to die The man finally breathed his last after a long illness.
dead last
the last runner or competitor It doesn't matter if you come in dead last. Just finish the race.
famous last words
a prediction that is false - the opposite happens, twist of fate """We don't need a spare tire. We never have flat tires on this car."" ""Sure. Famous last words!"""
full blast
as loud as possible, pull out all the stops When we got home, the kids had the stereo on full blast.
ghetto blaster
portable radio, boom box Loud rock music came from a ghetto blaster on the steps.
have a blast
"have a great party; enjoy the dance etc." """How was the dance?"" ""Super! We had a blast!"""
have the last laugh
make someone seem foolish for having laughed at you first I had the last laugh when I was able to get home early while everyone else had to stay overnight at the airport because of the storm.
last but not least
the last one on the list but not the least important Last but not least is Carla, winner of the spelling contest.
last call
last chance to buy a drink or come in for supper "Dad stood on the back porch and shouted, ""Last call for supper!"""
last-ditch
last try, desperate attempt, last resort In a last-ditch attempt to save the marriage, he bought her a BMW.
last hurrah
last big event for an old person Frank is planning one more TV concert - his last hurrah.
last legs
(See on his last legs)
last resort
last hope for assistance, last chance to succeed I will call the police only as a last resort - only when I'm desperate.
last straw
(See the last straw)
last word
the last remark in an argument, the final say in deciding something She always expects to have the last word when she and her husband go to the store to buy something important.
on his last legs
very tired or old, at the end of his career Gordie was on his last legs, but he could still shoot hard.
on our last legs
nearly dead or bankrupt, nearly done for Financially, we were on our last legs. We couldn't get a loan.
plastered
very drunk, hammered, looped, sloshed After losing the fight, Jock went and got plastered.
plastic
credit cards, bank cards I like to use plastic when I travel. I don't feel safe carrying cash.
the last of it
the end of it, no more of it We've had a week of -40 weather. I hope we've seen the last of it.
the last straw
one too many problems, the one that ruins it The break-in was the last straw. We decided to move.
you're only as good as your last shift
you are judged by your most recent work, don't rest on your laurels If you believe that you're only as good as your last shift, you should do your best every day.
megablast
large breath of crack
blast off
1.raise or remove by an explosion 爆炸;炸毁
The explosin blasted the roof off.炮弹把房顶炸飞了。
2.(of a space vehicle)rise into space(火箭,导弹)发射;升空
The jet fighters blasted off from the deck of the aircraft carrier.喷气式战斗机从航空母舰的甲板上起飞。
The missile will blast off at 10 a.m.local time.这枚导弹将在当地时间上午10点发射。
3.show ill temper towards sb.对某人发脾气
When I entered the room he was blasting off.我进屋时他正在大发雷霆。
The boss blasted off at the staff for poor business.由于生意不好,老板向雇员们发火。
first and last
1. all the time始终;一直
She was first and last a school teacher.她一直是名教师。
2.most noticeably;chiefly主要地;总的说来
He joined the army because first and last he wanted to help his country.他参军的目的主要是为了报效祖国。
3.totally总共
First and last, that boy's education has cost$ 4,000.那孩子的教育费用总共已花了4000美元。
first or last
at one time or another迟早
You may as well do this now,for you will have to do it first or last.这件事你最好现在做,因为迟早你总得做。
You may do it first or last;I'm sure he doesn't care as long as you do it.那件事你早做迟做都可以;我相信,只要你做,他是不会在乎早晚的。
to the last
to the end到最后;到底
They fought to the end.他们战斗到最后。
the last person
Idiom(s): be the last person
Theme: LIKELIHOOD
to be the most unlikely person of whom one could think in a particular situation; to be the most unlikely person to do something.
• Bob was the last person for Tom to insult. He's so hot-tempered.
• Mary was the last person to ask to chair the meeting—she's so shy.
That's the last straw
Idiom(s): That's the last straw, AND That's the straw that broke the camel's back
Theme: FINALITY
The final thing; the last little burden or problem that causes everything to collapse. (From the image of a camel being loaded down with much weight, one straw at a time. Finally, at some point, when one is adding straw after straw, one straw will finally be too much and the camel's back will break.)
• When Sally came down sick, that was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
• When she showed up late, that was the straw that broke the camel's back.
• Your last word was the straw that broke the camel’s back. Why did you have to say that?
see the last of
Idiom(s): see the last of sb or sth
Theme: DEPART
to see someone or something for the last time.
• I'm glad to see the last of that old car. It has a lot of problems.
• The people at my office were happy to see the last of John. He caused a lot of trouble before he left.
on one's or sth's last legs
Idiom(s): on one's or sth's last legs
Theme: ENDINGS
[for someone or something] to be almost finished. (Informal.)
• This building is on its last legs. It should be torn down.
• I feel as if I'm on my last legs. I’m really tired.
last-ditch effort
Idiom(s): last-ditch effort
Theme: EFFORT
a final effort; the last possible attempt.
• I made one last-ditch effort to get her to stay.
• It was a last-ditch effort. I didn't expect it to work.
last will and testament
Idiom(s): last will and testament
Theme: LEGAL
a will; the last edition of someone's will. (Fixed order.)
• The lawyer read Uncle Charles's last will and testament to a group of expectant relatives.
• Fred dictated his last will and testament on his deathbed.
head for the last roundup
Idiom(s): head for the last roundup
Theme: COMPLETION
to reach the end of something. (Originally said of a dying cowboy.)
• This ballpoint pen is headed for the last roundup. I have to get another one.
• I am so weak. I think I'm headed for the last roundup.
He who laughs last, laughs longest
Idiom(s): He who laughs last, laughs longest. AND He laughs best who laughs last
Theme: LAUGHTER
A proverb meaning that whoever succeeds in making the last move or pulling the last trick has the most enjoyment.
• Bill had pulled many silly tricks on Tom. Finally Tom pulled a very funny trick on Bill and said, "He who laughs last, laughs longest."
• Bill pulled another, even bigger, trick on Tom and said, laughing, "He laughs best who laughs last."
get the last word
Idiom(s): get the last word AND get the final word
Theme: ARGUMENT
to get to make the final point (in an argument); to get to make the final decision (in some matter).
• The boss gets the last word in hiring.
• Why do you always have to have the final word in an argument?
get the last laugh
Idiom(s): get the last laugh
Theme: LAUGHTER
to laugh at or ridicule someone who has laughed at or ridiculed you; to put someone in the same bad position that you were once in; to turn the tables (on someone).
• John laughed when I got a
• on the final exam. I got the last laugh, though. He failed the course.
• Mr. Smith said I was foolish when I bought an old building. I had the last laugh when I sold it a month later for twice what I paid for it.
every last one
Idiom(s): every last one
Theme: EVERY
every one; every single one. (Informal.)
• You must eat all your peas! Every last one!
• Each of you— every last one—has to take some medicine.
down to the last detail
Idiom(s): down to the last detail
Theme: DETAILS
considering all of the details. (Fixed order.)
• Jean planned the party very carefully, down to the last detail.
• Mary wanted to be in charge of everything right down to the last detail.
at the last minute
Idiom(s): at the last minute
Theme: ENDINGS
at the last possible chance.
• Please don't make reservations at the last minute.
• Why do you ask all your questions at the last minute?
at the last gasp
Idiom(s): at the last gasp
Theme: ENDINGS
at the very last; at the last chance; at the last minute. (Refers to someone's last breath before death.)
• She finally showed up at the last gasp, bringing the papers that were needed.
• We got there at the last gasp, just before our names were called.
at long last
Idiom(s): at (long) last
Theme: FINALITY
after a long wait; finally.
• At last the hostages were released.
• Sally earned her diploma at long last.
at full blast
Idiom(s): (at) full blast
Theme: FORCE
using full power; as loudly as possible.
• The neighbors had their televisions on at full blast.
• The car radio was on full blast. We couldn't hear what the driver was saying.
as a last resort
Idiom(s): as a last resort
Theme: CHOICE - LAST
as the last choice; if everything else fails.
• Call the doctor at home only as a last resort.
• As a last resort, she will perform surgery.
in the last analysis
Idiom(s): in the final analysis AND in the last analysis
Theme: ENDINGS
in truth; when all the facts are known; when the truth becomes known. (Usually used when someone is speculating about what the final truth is.)
• In the final analysis, it is usually the children who suffer most in a situation like this.
• In the last analysis, you simply do not want to do as you are told!