in the last resort

1. 作为最后一着

In the last resort we can always swim back.

实在没办法时, 我们总可以游回去。

resort to

1. 依靠, 求助于

When his wife left him, he resorted to drink.

妻子离开他后, 他借酒消愁。

2. 光顾; 常去(某地)

We resorted to the hotel for some coffee.

我们去那家宾馆喝咖啡。