请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 finally
释义

Definition of finally in English:

finally

adverb ˈfʌɪnəliˈfaɪn(ə)li
  • 1After a long time, typically when there has been difficulty or delay.

    最后;终于

    he finally arrived to join us

    他终于来了,可以和我们在一起了。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The only reason I can write this tonight, is because we finally have a day off tomorrow.
    • A couple of weeks ago I finally completed the purchase of a one-bedroom flat in London.
    • As the chatter died at the sudden events, it seemed that things were finally under way.
    • The doctor tried to reason with me but finally gave up with a look of exasperation.
    • When I finally closed this book I confess to having some sympathy with the Queen Empress.
    • She began to doubt Sarah would speak at all, but finally a small, quiet voice broke the silence.
    • Have they not even considered what will happen to these people when the centre finally closes its doors?
    • This was pretty much the feeling I had when I finally got up close, and went inside.
    • The happiest day of my life finally draws to a close and I drift off to sleep with a smile on my face.
    • After he had gone on for eons, he finally came to the reason why most in the House were present.
    • The only reason the district council finally repaired them was because of public pressure.
    • The two families met soon after, when Susan was finally introduced to her cousin.
    • The bridge will allow the agency to finally close a controversial gap in the central reservation.
    • The editing process has finally come to a close and the film is as good as finished.
    • When he finally got to relate the details of his adventure, he gave her a paper bag as he spoke.
    • The long wait for followers of the professional sports car racing series is finally over.
    • About an hour later, we finally arrived at the mall and headed to the clothing stores.
    • Fifteen jobs were lost at that time and when Acre finally closed this week it was down to just five staff.
    • Once it was closed the judge finally looked up from the papers on his desk.
    • I drank it all in, just being there in the almost deserted cafeteria, so close to her finally.
    Synonyms
    eventually, ultimately, in the end, by and by, at length, after a long time, after some time
    at last, at long last, in the long run, when all was said and done, in the fullness of time
    British informal at the end of the day
    1. 1.1 As the last in a series of related events or items.
      (在一系列相关事物中)作为最后一个
      a referendum followed by local, legislative and, finally, presidential elections

      一次紧接着要举行地方选举、立法委员选举,最后还要举行总统选举的全民公决。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Mention it a few times, point out how cool it is and how you've always wanted one, and finally ask for it outright.
      • He lingered on for several months, finally succumbing to a series of strokes.
      • This caused the lead car to lift off the ground and go into a series of rolls, finally sliding on its hood to a stop.
      Synonyms
      lastly, last, in conclusion, to conclude, in closing, to end, last but not least
    2. 1.2sentence adverb Used to introduce a final point or reason.
      用于引出最后论点或理由最后
      finally, it is common knowledge that travel broadens the horizons

      最后,旅行能开阔眼界,这是人尽皆知的事。

    3. 1.3 In such a way as to put an end to doubt and dispute.
      决定性地;不容置疑地;无可争议地
      the need to dispel finally the belief that auditors were clients of the company

      彻底消除认为审计师是公司委托人的想法。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The parties may agree to accept the decision of the adjudicator as finally determining the dispute.
      • Hendry is hoping he has finally silenced the doubts over his new cue after beating Dale.
      Synonyms
      conclusively, irrevocably, decisively, definitively, definitely, absolutely, for ever, for good, for all time, once and for all, permanently

Definition of finally in US English:

finally

adverbˈfīn(ə)lēˈfaɪn(ə)li
  • 1After a long time, typically involving difficulty or delay.

    最后;终于

    he finally arrived to join us

    他终于来了,可以和我们在一起了。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The two families met soon after, when Susan was finally introduced to her cousin.
    • She began to doubt Sarah would speak at all, but finally a small, quiet voice broke the silence.
    • About an hour later, we finally arrived at the mall and headed to the clothing stores.
    • Have they not even considered what will happen to these people when the centre finally closes its doors?
    • After he had gone on for eons, he finally came to the reason why most in the House were present.
    • A couple of weeks ago I finally completed the purchase of a one-bedroom flat in London.
    • The happiest day of my life finally draws to a close and I drift off to sleep with a smile on my face.
    • I drank it all in, just being there in the almost deserted cafeteria, so close to her finally.
    • When he finally got to relate the details of his adventure, he gave her a paper bag as he spoke.
    • The only reason I can write this tonight, is because we finally have a day off tomorrow.
    • The doctor tried to reason with me but finally gave up with a look of exasperation.
    • The bridge will allow the agency to finally close a controversial gap in the central reservation.
    • Once it was closed the judge finally looked up from the papers on his desk.
    • As the chatter died at the sudden events, it seemed that things were finally under way.
    • The only reason the district council finally repaired them was because of public pressure.
    • The long wait for followers of the professional sports car racing series is finally over.
    • When I finally closed this book I confess to having some sympathy with the Queen Empress.
    • This was pretty much the feeling I had when I finally got up close, and went inside.
    • Fifteen jobs were lost at that time and when Acre finally closed this week it was down to just five staff.
    • The editing process has finally come to a close and the film is as good as finished.
    Synonyms
    eventually, ultimately, in the end, by and by, at length, after a long time, after some time
    1. 1.1 As the last in a series of related events or objects.
      (在一系列相关事物中)作为最后一个
      a referendum followed by local, legislative and, finally, presidential elections

      一次紧接着要举行地方选举、立法委员选举,最后还要举行总统选举的全民公决。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • This caused the lead car to lift off the ground and go into a series of rolls, finally sliding on its hood to a stop.
      • Mention it a few times, point out how cool it is and how you've always wanted one, and finally ask for it outright.
      • He lingered on for several months, finally succumbing to a series of strokes.
      Synonyms
      lastly, last, in conclusion, to conclude, in closing, to end, last but not least
    2. 1.2sentence adverb Used to introduce a final point or reason.
      用于引出最后论点或理由最后
      finally, it is common knowledge that travel broadens the horizons

      最后,旅行能开阔眼界,这是人尽皆知的事。

    3. 1.3 In such a way as to put an end to doubt and dispute.
      决定性地;不容置疑地;无可争议地
      to dispel finally the belief that auditors were clients of the company

      彻底消除认为审计师是公司委托人的想法。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The parties may agree to accept the decision of the adjudicator as finally determining the dispute.
      • Hendry is hoping he has finally silenced the doubts over his new cue after beating Dale.
      Synonyms
      conclusively, irrevocably, decisively, definitively, definitely, absolutely, for ever, for good, for all time, once and for all, permanently
随便看

 

英汉双解词典包含464360条英汉词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/1/15 3:14:49