last 和 latest 都是 late 的最高级。它们的词义和用法有什么区别？
latest 的词义比较狭窄, 只表示“最近的”“最新的”(most recent with an emphasis on newness):
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This is the latest bulletin on the disaster. (Harry Shaw) 这是关于这次灾害的最新公报。
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I am very interested in the latest fashions. 我对新式服装很感兴趣。
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His suit was cut in the latest style. 他这套衣服是按最新款式剪裁的。
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It was the latest invention. (Wilde) 这是最新发明。
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the latest fashions from Paris 来自巴黎的最新时装
而 last 的词义则比较广泛：“过去的”“上”“最后的”“最近的”“决定性的”“最不可能的”等等。例如：
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We met last week(year). 我们上周(去年)见了面。
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His last days were spent in bed. (MD) 他最后的日子是在床上度过的。
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His last book is his best so far. 他最近出版的那本书是他迄今写得最好的一本书。
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She may complain, but she has the last word. 她尽管会抱怨，但是由她来作最后决定。
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He is the last person to tell a lie. 他是一个决不会撒谎的人。
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When I last saw her, she was excited about her latest boy friend. (Harry Shaw) 我上次看到她时，她正为她新交的男朋友而感到高兴。
请做下面的英语试题：
At the meeting, the headmaster suggested the teachers receive ____ education to catch up with ____ development.
A. farther; the late B. farther; the latest C. further; the late D. further; the latest