the penultimate + noun
penultimate 通常放在名词前作定语。
This is the penultimate chapter of the book.
这是这本书的倒数第二章。
倒数第二的
先理解核心含义,再看它在真实句子里的用法。
倒数第二的
penultimate
This is the penultimate chapter of the book.
这是这本书的倒数第二章。
倒数第二个音节的。
Of or pertaining to a penult.
The penultimate chapter of the book reveals the killer.
这本书的倒数第二章揭示了凶手。
She finished in penultimate place in the race.
她在比赛中位列倒数第二。
This is the penultimate episode of the season; the finale airs next week.
这是本季的倒数第二集,最后一集下周播出。
penultimate 通常放在名词前作定语。
This is the penultimate chapter of the book.
这是这本书的倒数第二章。
作表语时也可用,但不如作定语常见。
The last episode of the season is exciting, but the penultimate one is even better.
本季最后一集很精彩,但倒数第二集更好看。
Not this
After this task, we are finished; this is the penultimate step.
Use this
After this task, we are finished; this is the last step.
“Penultimate”意为“倒数第二的”(next to the last),并非“最后的”。若要表达“最后一步”,应使用“last”或“final”。这里语境说明此后没有其他任务,所以应说“last step”。
Not this
The penultimate of the list is a red apple.
Use this
The penultimate item on the list is a red apple.
“Penultimate”是形容词,不能单独用作名词。表示“列表中的倒数第二项”时,需在其后加上被修饰的名词(如“item”),并使用“on the list”来构成短语。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
倒数第二章
The mystery is solved in the penultimate chapter.
谜底在倒数第二章揭晓。
倒数第二集
Don't miss the penultimate episode of the series.
别错过这部系列的倒数第二集。
倒数第二段
The main idea appears in the penultimate paragraph.
主要观点出现在倒数第二段。
倒数第二步
The penultimate step is to check your answers.
倒数第二步是检查你的答案。
倒数第二句
She emphasized the penultimate sentence of the speech.
她强调了演讲的倒数第二句。
《倒数第二险》(美国动画《辛普森一家》第13季第21集的标题,戏仿默片《宝林历险记》)
The penultimate episode of the season was the most exciting, but the finale fell flat.
本季的倒数第二集最为精彩,但大结局却令人失望。
Use penultimate naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想:ultimate 是‘最后’,前面加 pen(钢笔)——钢笔排在最后一名前面,就是‘倒数第二’。
语域:mixed 常见场景:学术写作、正式报告、日常讨论顺序 “penultimate”表示“倒数第二的”,多用于正式或学术语境,如学术写作、正式报告;在日常讨论顺序(例如说“倒数第二集”)时也会出现。通常作定语放在名词前,语气较书面。
真正押韵的词是 ultimate(若读作 /ˈʌltɪmɪt/,其重读元音 /ʌ/ 及之后音素与 penultimate 一致)。intimate、estimate、legitimate 虽都以 -timate 结尾,但重读元音分别是 /ɪ/、/e/、/ɪ/,并不押韵,只属拼写易混的近形词。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.