last word
last word — 名詞
1. the final thing someone says in a conversation or disagreement, often because th
最後一句話
爭論或對話中最後的發言，常為了佔上風
the final thing someone says in a conversation or disagreement, often because they want to appear to have won or to have the upper hand
Naoko always has to have the last word in every meeting.
Naoko 每次開會都非要說最後一句話不可。
have the last word — pattern for claiming the final say
After the heated argument, Gabriel slammed the door to get the last word.
激烈爭吵後，Gabriel 甩上門來搶最後一句話。
get the last word through a dramatic action
Maeve let her brother have the last word and walked away quietly.
Maeve 讓弟弟說了最後一句話，自己靜靜走開了。
After the long argument about holiday plans, Shanti's muttered 'whatever' was the last word.
關於假期安排的漫長爭執後，Shanti 低聲咕噥的一句『隨便啦』成了最後一句話。
Eliska whispered a bitter 'goodbye then' as her last word and ended the call.
Eliska 低聲說了句苦澀的『那就再見吧』作為最後一句話，掛斷了電話。
- have the last word
- get the last word
- want the last word
- always has the last word
- final say
less confrontational; more often about formal decisions than personal arguments
- closing remark
neutral; simply the last thing said, without the suggestion of winning
文法句型
have the last word
get the last word
用法筆記
Always used with a possessive or article: 'the last word', 'have the last word'. The subject is almost always a person.
常見錯誤
2. the right or power to make the final decision about something, without anyone be
最終決定權
對某事做出最終決定的權力
the right or power to make the final decision about something, without anyone being able to overturn it
Adaeze, the hospital's finance director, has the last word on all equipment purchases over ten thousand dollars.
Adaeze 是醫院的財務總監，對所有超過一萬美元的設備採購都有最終決定權。
has the last word on — the authority pattern
Greta told the team that the editor would have the last word on headlines.
Greta 告訴團隊，編輯對標題擁有最終決定權。
Andrés has the last word in his household about the children's school choices.
Andrés 在家中對孩子們的學校選擇擁有最終決定權。
The city engineer's inspection report had the last word on closing the old bridge to traffic.
市工程師的檢查報告決定了那座舊橋是否封閉通行。
report/inanimate subject + had the last word on
Dario reminded everyone that the board gets the last word on new hires.
Dario 提醒大家，董事會對新聘人員有最終決定權。
- have the last word on
- get the last word on
- has the final word on
- final authority
more formal; emphasises recognised institutional power
- veto power
specifically the power to block a decision, not necessarily to make one
- final say
very close synonym; 'final say' is slightly less emphatic about formal authority
文法句型
have the last word on
get the last word on
用法筆記
Followed by 'on' + the matter being decided. The subject can be a person, a committee, or even a document that carries authority.
常見錯誤
3. a book, report, or statement that is widely accepted as the most complete and au
權威定論
公認最完整、最具權威的論述
a book, report, or statement that is widely accepted as the most complete and authoritative treatment of a subject
Professor Jabari's book is still the last word on medieval pottery techniques.
Jabari 教授的書至今仍是中世紀陶藝技術的權威著作。
be the last word on — the definitive-work pattern
Structural engineers worldwide consider Yamamoto's Handbook the last word on earthquake-resistant bridge design.
全球結構工程師認為 Yamamoto 手冊是抗震橋樑設計的權威著作。
The six-part BBC documentary aimed to be the last word on the Patel family's century-old textile empire.
那部六集 BBC 紀錄片旨在成為 Patel 家族百年紡織帝國的定論之作。
Hoa published what many call the last word on ancient Vietnamese poetry.
Hoa 出版了許多人認為是越南古詩的定論之作。
Karim's report became the last word on the flood's environmental impact.
Karim 的報告成了那場洪水對環境影響的定論。
- the last word on
- be the last word on
- remain the last word on
- considered the last word on
- definitive work
more formal; used mainly for scholarly or reference publications
- standard reference
emphasises its role as the go-to source that everyone cites
文法句型
be the last word on
remain the last word on
用法筆記
Typically used with 'on' + topic. The subject is usually a published work (book, article, report) rather than a person. Distinguish from sense 2: here the emphasis is on being the most complete reference, not on decision-making power.
4. the newest, most stylish, or most technologically advanced example of something
極致典範
某領域最新、最時尚或最先進的代表
the newest, most stylish, or most technologically advanced example of something in a particular field
The latest Nova Labs model claims to be the last word in noise-cancelling headphone technology.
Nova Labs 最新款號稱是降噪耳機技術的極致。
the last word in — the latest-example pattern
The rooftop restaurant at the Silom Grand Bangkok is the last word in modern city dining.
曼谷 Silom Grand 飯店的頂樓餐廳是現代城市餐飲的極致。
Vikram's kitchen, with its smart appliances, is the last word in home design.
Vikram 配備智慧家電的廚房是居家設計的極致。
Fashion critics called the young designer's collection the last word in sustainable evening wear.
時尚評論家稱那位年輕設計師的作品是永續晚裝的極致。
Daichi's new electric coupé represents the last word in speed and precision engineering.
Daichi 的新款電動轎跑代表了速度與精密工程的極致。
- the last word in
- be the last word in
- represent the last word in
- state of the art
used as an adjective phrase: 'state-of-the-art technology'; emphasises technical advancement
- cutting edge
also used adjectivally; emphasises innovation and novelty over style
文法句型
be the last word in
represent the last word in
用法筆記
Always followed by 'in', never 'on' or 'of'. The subject is an object, place, or creation — never a person. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is about being the newest and most fashionable, not about being authoritative.