finality
/faɪˈnælətɪ/noun
(pl. -ies)［mass noun］
1- the fact or impression of being an irreversible ending定局; 不可改变性; 不可逆转性：
the abrupt finality of death
突如其来的死亡的必然性
in sing. there's a dreadful finality about cutting down a tree.可怕的是树砍倒后就再也长不出来了。
1.1
- a tone or manner which indicates that no further comment or argument is possible断然的语气（或态度）：
"No," she said with finality.
“不,"她斩钉截铁地说。
1.2
- the quality of being complete or conclusive终结性; 结论性：
the desire for justice rather than finality fuels challenges to decisions.
人们要公正、不要定论的愿望引起了对裁决的质疑。
1.3
- count noun an action or event that ends something irreversibly终结性行为（或事件）; 结局：
death is the ultimate finality.
死亡是最后的结局。
词源
mid 19th cent.: from French finalité, from late Latin finalitas, from Latin finalis （see FINAL）.