the last word

• n. 辨论中最后的谈话(最后决定权；决定性的说明；定论)

the last word的用法和样例：

例句

1. "Don't think it is settled yet; the Director always has the last word, " said Tom.
   "别以为就这么定下来了，通常要局长说了才算的。"汤姆说道。
2. "Tell me this: In any job of work, should the master have the last word, or the assistant!" "That depends."
   "告诉我：在任何一项工作中，是师傅说了算，还是助手说了算！""那得看情况。"
3. We can all make suggestions, but the manager has the last word.
   我们谁都可以提建议,但经理最后说了算。
4. Ten years ago this dress was considered the last word in elegance.
   十年前这种连衣裙还算是最高雅的款式呢。

词汇搭配

• say the last word 在争论中硬要说出最后...
• get the last word 在争论中硬要说出最后...
• have the last word 在争论中硬要说出最后...