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    Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++last·ly /ˈlɑːstli $ ˈlæst-/ ●●○ adverb [sentence adverb]  LASTused when telling someone the last thing at the end of a list or a series of statements 最后(一点) OPP firstly Lastly, could I ask all of you to keep this information secret. 最后，我请求各位对这一消息保密。
    Examples from the Corpus
    lastly• Now lastly, before you all leave, I want to mention some tips for the interview stage.• And lastly, Delia, do you see the movement towards more and more computerization continuing in the future?• Lastly, the course trains students to think logically.• Firstly it's too big, secondly we can't afford it, and lastly we don't really need it.
    last·ly adverbChineseSyllable
    someone thing telling at the when Corpus last used


    lastly
    last‧ly /ˈlɑːstli $ ˈlæst-/ adverb [sentence adverb]
    used when telling someone the last thing at the end of a list or a series of statements
       OPP  firstly:
        Lastly, could I ask all of you to keep this information secret.


    last·lyBrE /ˈlɑːstli/ 🔊NAmE /ˈlæstli/ 🔊 adverbused to introduce the final point that you want to make 最后一点；最后 SYN finally ◆Lastly, I'd like to ask you about your plans. 最后，我想问一下你们的计划。🔊🔊<titled tranID="8" status="1">first</titled>

    Ordering your points 梳理要点

    • ◆This study has the following aims: first, to investigate how international students in the UK use humour; second, to examine how jokes can help to establish social relationships; and, third, to explore the role that humour plays in helping overseas students adjust to life in the UK. 本研究有以下几个目的：第一，调查在英国的留学生如何运用幽默；第二，考察笑话如何帮助建立社交关系；第三，探究幽默对留学生适应英国生活所起的作用。
    • ◆ Let us begin by identifying some of the popular joke genres in the UK. 首先我们来探究一下流行于英国的一些笑话类型。
    • ◆ Next, let us turn to / Next, let us consider the question of gender differences in the use of humour. 接下来，我们来探讨一下运用幽默的性别差异问题。
    • ◆ Finally / Lastly, let us briefly examine the role of humour in defining a nation's culture. 最后，我们来简略地探讨一下幽默在界定民族文化中所起的作用。
     ➡ note at firstly, lastly ➡ language bank at conclusion, process1    at the end; after all the other things that you have mentioned 最后；最后要说的是…◆Lastly, add the lemon juice. 最后，加上柠檬汁。🔊🔊<titled tranID="7" status="1">lastly / at last</titled>
    • Lastly is used to introduce the last in a list of things or the final point you are making. * lastly 用以引出所列事情中的最后一项或最后一点：◆Lastly, I would like to thank my parents for all their support. 最后，我想感谢父母对我的全力支持。
    • At last is used when something happens after a long time, especially when there has been some difficulty or delay. * at last 表示经过很长一段时间，尤其是经过困难或耽搁之后的事：◆At last, after twenty hours on the boat, they arrived at their destination. 乘船二十小时之后，他们终于到达了目的地。 You can also use finally, eventually or in the end with this meaning, but not lastly. 此义亦可用 finally、eventually 或 in the end，但不能用 lastly。