finally
UK/'fainәli/US
NGSL 1kA2
Definitions
adv.
After a long time or delay; at last.
终于，最终。
adv.
As the last point; lastly.
最后（用于列举）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfinalend, limit, boundary
+
-lyrelating to, having the nature of
=finally
final + -ly (adverb) = 'at the end / as the last thing.' Transparent adverb of final.
Common Collocations
- 1.finally arrive终于到达
- 2.finally agree终于同意
- 3.and finally最后
Example Sentences
- 1.
After hours of waiting, the train finally arrived.
- 2.
Finally, I'd like to thank my family.