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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++lat·est1 /ˈleɪtɪst/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective [only before noun]  NEWRECENTLYthe most recent or the newest 最近的;最新的 all the latest gossip 最近所有的流言蜚语 His latest film is one of the funniest he’s ever made. 最新的这部影片是他最搞笑的电影之一。
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latestThe latest attempt to reach a peace settlement ended in failure.He used the latest camera technology, and experimented with all the techniques that were available.It tells us foolish bedtime stories in exchange for our promises to purchase the latest corporate goods and corporate services.This proved to be an imposing edifice in the latest Empire style.the latest fashionthe latest fashions from the Paris catwalksGore received 338,000 more votes, according to the latest figures.The girls spent the evening catching up on the latest gossip.Meanwhile, economic growth is unlikely to reach even 1 percent this year, according to the latest government estimate.This is the latest in a series of Mafia killings.For the latest information visit the German National Tourist Office website at http://www.germany-tourism.de.In her latest movie she plays an LA cop.Have you seen Spielberg's latest movie?Clinton enjoys a wide lead over Dole, according to the latest nationwide public opinion survey.Tune into Radio 5 Live for the latest news and sport.Have you heard the latest news?The latest row is mainly over the cost of the fixed equipment for the tunnel.
latest2 noun  1 the latest informalNEW the most recent or newest thing 最新的东西the latest in Wednesday’s session was the latest in a series of planning meetings. 星期三的会议是最近的一次策划会议。the latest in ... technology/equipment (=the most modern equipment) 最新的技术/设备 using the latest in medical technology 使用最新的医疗技术2 at the latest BEFOREno later than the time mentioned 最迟,最晚 I should be back by 11 o'clock at the latest. 我最迟11点会回来。
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latest1 /ˈleɪtəst, ˈleɪtɪst/ adjective [only before noun]
the most recent or the newest:
    all the latest gossip
    His latest film is one of the funniest he’s ever made.

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latest2 noun
1. the latest informal the most recent or newest thing
    the latest in
    Wednesday’s session was the latest in a series of planning meetings.
    the latest in ... technology/equipment (=the most modern equipment)
    using the latest in medical technology
2. at the latest no later than the time mentioned:
    I should be back by 11 o'clock at the latest.


🔑 lat·estBrE /ˈleɪtɪst/ 🔊NAmE /ˈleɪtɪst/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] the most recent or newest 最近的;最新的the latest unemployment figures最新失业数字the latest craze/fashion/trend最新时尚/款式/动向her latest novel她最近出版的小说Have you heard the latest news? 你听到最新消息了吗?🔊🔊
🔑 lat·estBrE /ˈleɪtɪst/ 🔊NAmE /ˈleɪtɪst/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] the latest (informal) the most recent or the newest thing or piece of news 最新事物;最新消息This is the latest in robot technology. 这是最新的机器人技术。🔊🔊Have you heard the latest? 你听到最新消息了吗?🔊🔊at the ˈlatestno later than the time or the date mentioned 最迟;最晚;至迟Applications should be in by next Monday at the latest. 最迟须于下星期一递交申请书。🔊🔊