释义 |
effort BrE /ˈefət/ NAmE /ˈefərt/●a ˌlast-ditch ˈstand/atˈtempt/ˈefforta final attempt to avoid defeat 最后的反击;最后一次努力◆They are making a last-ditch stand to save the company.他们正在为挽救公司作最后的努力。◆This is a last-ditch attempt to stop the strike.这是为制止罢工所作的最后努力。 ORIGIN Ditch in this idiom refers to a long channel built to defend an area against attack. 这个习语中的 ditch 指“战壕”。 |