1 after a long time or delay (经过长时间或延误)最终,终于,最后:
It was getting dark when the plane finally took off.飞机终于起飞的时候,天色渐暗。 [SYN] eventually 同义词为eventually
2 used to introduce the last in a list of things (用于引出一系列事物中的最末部份)最后,末了:
Finally, I would like to say how much we have all enjoyed this evening.最后,我要说今天晚上大家玩得都很尽兴。 [SYN] lastly 同义词为lastly
3 in a definite way so that sth will not be changed 确定地:
We haven't decided finally who will get the job yet.谁将得到那份工作,我们还没有作出最后决定。
finally/ˋfaInḷI; ˈfaIn$l-i/adv 1 after a long time [ eventually ] 终于﹐最终: After several delays, the plane finally took off at six o’clock. 几经耽搁后﹐飞机终于在六点钟起飞了。2 used when you are introducing the last of a series of things [ lastly ] 最后(一点): And finally, I’d like to thank my teachers. 最后﹐我要感谢我的老师们。see box at见 LASTLY 方框3 in a way that does not allow changes 决定性地﹐不可改变地﹐彻底地: It's not finally settled yet. 这事还没有彻底解决。
finallyadverb1after a long timesame meaningin the end: After a long wait the bus finally arrived.2used before saying the last thing in a list: And finally, I would like to thank my parents for all their help.