eventually
UK/ɪ'ventʃʊəlɪ/US/i'ventʃuәli/
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
adv.
In the end, especially after a long time or difficulty
最终，终于
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedeventualout of, former
+
-lycome, arrive
=eventually
eventual (final, in the end) + -ly = "in the end, when the outcome finally comes out." From event = "what comes out"; eventually is when that outcome at last arrives.
Example Sentences
- 1.
After many tries, the engine eventually started.
- 2.
She eventually agreed to come along.