新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

finally

英  [ˈfaɪnəli]
    

[ADV]

    ADV. 副词
  • 1终于

    You use finally to suggest that something happens after a long period of time, usually later than you wanted or expected it to happen.

    双语例句

    例:

    The food finally arrived at the end of last week and distribution began.

    食物终于在上周末运到并开始分发。

    2最后

    You use finally to indicate that something is last in a series of actions or events.

    近义词

    lastly

    反义词

    firstly

    双语例句

    例:

    The action slips from comedy to melodrama and finally to tragedy.

    剧情由喜剧慢慢发展成闹剧,最后又演变为悲剧。

    3(演讲或写作中)最后(一点)

    You use finally in speech or writing to introduce a final point, question, or topic.

    双语例句

    例:

    Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Project Challenge has raised awareness of the issue.

    最后一点,或许也是最重要的一点,项目挑战已提高了人们对该问题的认识。