finally
/ˈfaɪnəlɪ/adverb
1- after 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。
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。
1.2
- sentence 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。
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。