1 (only before a noun 只用于名词前) last (in a series) (一系列中)最后的:
This will be the final lesson of our course.这是本课程的最后一课。I don't want to miss the final episode of that serial.我不想错过那连续剧的大结局。
2 not to be changed 最终的;不会改变的:
The judge's decision is always final.法官的裁决总是不可改变的。I'm not lending you the money, and that's final!我不会把钱借给你的,就是这样!
the last/final straw→STRAW
*final²
/ˈfaɪnl ||; ˈfaɪnḷ/noun
1 [C] the last game or match in a series of competitions or sporting events 决赛:
The first two runners in this race go through to the final.本次赛跑中的前两名选手进入决赛。☞ Look at semi-final. 参看semi-final。
2finals [pl] the exams you take in your last year at university (大学的)毕业考试:
I'm taking my finals in June.我要在六月参加毕业考试。