as a last resort 最后的手段
as a final measure 最终措施
only if necessary 仅在必要时
when all else fails 当别的方法都失败时
the last option 最后选择
emergency solution 应急方案
1. We used a taxi as a last resource when the bus did not arrive.
当公交车没来时，我们把打车作为最后办法。
2. She contacted the manager as a last resource to solve the problem.
她把联系经理作为解决问题的最后手段。
3. As a last resource, they decided to work overtime.
作为最后办法，他们决定加班。
4. You should use this method only as a last resource.
你应该只在万不得已时使用这种方法。
A: What should we do if none of the plans work?
A：如果所有计划都行不通怎么办？
B: We can use that option as a last resource.
B：我们可以把那个方案作为最后的办法。
1) 最后的办法
2) 万不得已的选择
3) 最终解决手段
4) 备用应急措施
5) 无其他选择时采取的行动
1. 在所有其他办法都失败后采用的最后手段。
e.g. He called for help as a last resource.
他把求助作为最后的办法。
2. 非首选而是在紧急或特殊情况下使用的措施。
e.g. As a last resource, we postponed the meeting.
作为最后措施，我们推迟了会议。
idiom
1. An action taken only when all other choices have failed or are unavailable.
Synonym: as a last resort, final option, emergency measure