English Dictionary

famous last words

名詞

直訳 複数形 通例複数形 比喩的用法

(literally) A notable final utterance before death, especially one made by a celebrity or historical figure.

日本語の意味

有名な最期の言葉 — 特に著名な人物や歴史的人物が亡くなる直前に発した、記憶に残る印象的な言葉を指す。 / 死に際に残された印象的な発言や名言

Historians still debate whether his famous last words were meant seriously or as a final joke.

歴史家たちは、彼の有名な最後の言葉が真剣に言われたのか、それとも最後の冗談だったのかをなお議論している。

意味（1）

(literally) A notable final utterance before death, especially one made by a celebrity or historical figure.

Lawrence died defending his vessel and his famous last words, Don't give up the ship, have been familiar to every schoolboy.

意味（2）

(figuratively, expressing sarcasm) A statement which is overly optimistic, results from overconfidence, or lacks realistic foresight.

Says one Sperry product executive: As a manager, there is almost nothing you can do to get fired here. Considering the new circumstances, those could be famous last words.

famous last word （ singular ）