单词 | last-minute |
释义 | > as lemmaslast-minute last-minute adj. occurring, done, acquired, etc., at the latest possible time before a deadline or event; cf. the last minute at sense B. 2d. Π 1908 Daily Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin) 17 Dec. 12/3 Don't get caught in the last minute Christmas rush. 1929 J. B. Priestley Good Compan. ii. iii. 329 Jimmy had a last-minute inspiration. 1974 ‘M. Yorke’ Mortal Remains ii. i. 39 People were trying to buy last-minute tickets for the day's excursions. 2010 S. Junger War i. iii. 41 The brigade was slated to go to Iraq.., but a last-minute decision sent them back to Afghanistan instead. < as lemmas |
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