若语义需要，完全可以。如：

The buses run until after twelve. 公共汽车一直行驶到午夜以后。

Germany were winning the match until just before the end when the other team equalized. 德国队眼看要赢得这场比赛, 而恰在终场前对方把比分扳平。

The disco went on until beyond midnight. 迪斯科舞会一直持续到午夜以后。