| 单词 | at this late date |
| 释义 | > as lemmasat this late date P1. at this late date: at such a late stage in proceedings (typically with reference to the current point in time); (also) at such short notice. ΚΠ 1823 Relig. Misc. 7 Feb. 58/2 If the want of the borough, when Bible societies have been in operation for nearly ten years, is at this late date ascertained to be so great, what must be the want of adjacent villages. 1894 St. Louis Clinique Nov. 469/1 The reason why I mention this case at this late date is that it has been recalled to my mind and memorandum by a secondary incident. 1914 Oakland (Calif.) Tribune 28 Jan. 11/5 There is not much that can be done at this late date. 1969 A. Bennett Forty Years On i. 18 You can't abandon ship at this late date, Headmaster. We're relying on you. 1983 N.Y. Times (Nexis) 2 Jan. v. 6 The Giants will have to be at their best against the Eagles, who at this late date seem to be getting their second breath. 2007 D. Macomber Back on Blossom Street 294 ‘You can't cancel,’ his mother insisted. ‘Not at this late date. Everything's been arranged!’ < as lemmas |
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