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单词 finally
释义 fi·nal·ly
\ˈfīn(ə)lē, -li\ adverb
Etymology: Middle English, from final (I) + -ly
1.
 a. : after a certain space of time : as the last act or occurrence in a series : in the end : at last : eventually
  < he carefully adjusted his tie, took one last look about the room, and finally walked out the door >
  < the theologians … finally adjusted theology to the new conceptions — G.C.Sellery >
  < pressure falls steadily and may finally reach a point at which shock occurs — Morris Fishbein >
 b. : in the last analysis : ultimately
  < the creation of the work of art is what finally concerns us — Michael Kitson >
  < the generality and heartiness of assent on which laws finally depend for effectiveness — Modern Churchman >
  < can positively and finally depend upon him — Walter de la Mare >
 c. : by way of conclusion : as the last point
  < finally, I wish to thank all who cooperated in this important project >
  < finally, the essayist considers the vexing problem of free will >
2. : for all time : beyond change : irrevocably, conclusively, decisively
 < this question which you have answered so finally — Willa Cather >
 < reluctance to commit himself finally to one extreme or the other — E.D.H.Johnson >
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