first and last 总的说来
- He was a real gentleman, first and last.
从各方面来看, 他都是个正人君子. - Angus always finished his work on schedule because he is first and last a professional.
安格斯总是按时完成工作,因为他是个完全精通本职工作的人。 - He was first and last an administrator.
他一直是个行政管理人员。
first and last[ adv ]
taking everything together
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she was first and last a scientist