finally
adverb uk/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ us/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/
(AFTER TIME)
A2 最后;终于
after a long time or some difficulty
We finally got home at midnight. 我们终于在午夜时分到了家。
After months of looking he finally found a job. 在找了好几个月之后他终于找到了一份工作。
- More examples
- We finally agreed a deal.
- So Susannah and Guy finally got married, did they?
- The plan hasn't been finally approved.
- She finally apologized, but she wasn't very graceful about it.
- After months of working, he finally finished the garden.
(LAST)
B1 （尤用于句首）最后
used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
Finally, I'd like to thank everyone for coming this evening. 最后，我要感谢各位今晚光临。
- More examples
- And finally, we'll take a look at the weather forecast.
- Finally, sprinkle some grated cheese over the dish.
- Finally, drain the pasta and mix with the sauce.
- Finally, what has been the highlight of your career so far?
- And finally, a reminder of today's headlines.
(CERTAINLY)
UK最终地，决定性地
in a way that will not be changed
The plan hasn't been finally approved. 计划还没有获得最终批准。