词组 | last out |
释义 | last out 1. last out sth • last out BrE to continue living or continue working properly - use this especially about someone who is very ill, or something that is very old or in bad condition: ▪ His father wasn't expected to last out the night. ▪ She wasn't sure if her voice would last out until the end of the concert. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑last 2. last out sth • last out BrE to continue what you are doing until the job, journey, or experience etc is finished, even though it is difficult or tiring: ▪ The witness was so exhausted that she might not have lasted out the afternoon in court without fainting. ▪ "Do you want me to stop the car?" "No I think I can last out till we get home." 3. last out • last out sth BrE if supplies of something last out, there is enough for people to use during a period of time: ▪ Is there enough fuel to last out until the next delivery? ▪ Supplies of hay for the cattle probably won't last out the winter. ■ SIMILAR TO: ↑hold out, ↑last |
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