1. An effort or try made at the very last possible moment, often when time is running out or a deadline is imminent
His last-minute attempt to save the project failed because he didn't have enough time.
Sua tentativa de última hora para salvar o projeto fracassou porque ele não tinha tempo suficiente.
2. A desperate or hastily planned effort made when there is little time left
The team made a last-minute attempt to score before the final whistle.
O time fez uma tentativa de última hora para marcar antes do apito final.