fi‧nal‧ly S2 W1 AC / faɪn ə l-i / 副词

1 after a long time 同义词 eventually :

After several delays we finally took off at six o’clock.

Finally, Karpov cracked under the pressure.

2 [句子副词] used to introduce the last in a series of things 同义词 lastly → firstly 反义词 firstly :

And finally, I’d like to thank the crew.

3 used when talking about the last in a series of actions :

She drove off at great speed, hit several parked cars, and finally crashed into a lamp-post.

4 in a way that does not allow changes :

The matter was not finally settled until 1475.

THESAURUS

finally/eventually/in the end after a long time, especially when there have been difficulties or delays. In the end is used especially in spoken English : After a lot of questioning, James finally admitted he had taken the car. | The plane eventually arrived at 6:30 – over three hours late. | In the end, I decided that the best thing to do was to ask Billy for help.

at last used when something good happens after you have waited for it for a long time : I’m really glad that Ken’s found a job at last. | At long last (= after a very long time ) he was able to see his family again.

after much ado often humorous after a long time and when there have been a lot of worries, problems, or delays : After much ado, we moved into our new house last week.