單字雜記 (last / latter / latest / farther / further)

last 指最後一個, 持續, 持久, 保持良好狀況

This is the last test you need to pass.

這是你必須通過的最後一科考試.

He was the last person to leave.

他是最後離去的人.

How long will the meeting last?

會議要開多久？

These shoes will last.

這些鞋經久耐穿.

latter後者 

The latter is easier than the former.

後者比前者來得容易.

This latter point was of great importance.

後面這點極為重要.

latest最新的, 最近的, 最遲的

Here is the latest news on the election.

這是最新出爐的選舉新聞.

Tom is the latest guest to arrive.

湯姆是最晚到的客人.

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farther更遠地, 再往前地 (距離, 時間上), 進一步地 (程度上)

大部份用來形容實際的距離 

The school was much farther than she thought.

那間學校比她預想的來得遠多了。

further更遠的, 較遠的, 另外的, 進一步的, 深一層的

含有 “更進一步” 的意思, 不一定指實際距離.

We will help you further.

我們會進一步幫助你的.

Do you need further help?

你還需要幫忙嗎?