at last, at length, eventually, finally, in the end, lastly
这些词或词组均含有“最后,终于”之意。 at last: 多指经主观努力,克服各种困难后才终于达到目的。 at length: 强调经历一段长时间后终于完成,侧重在时间部分。 eventually: 侧重于动作或行为的结果。 finally: 常与at last换用,都可用于对往事的描述,但finally不带感情色彩,指一系列事情的最后结局。 in the end: 与at last同义,但in the end不仅可指“过去”还可表示对“未来”的预计。 lastly: 指连续顺序的最后,通常用在列举事情的场合。
英语解释
副词 eventually:
within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time同义词:yet, sooner or later, in time, one of these days
after a long period of time or an especially long delay同义词:finally, at length
例句
She eventually married the most persistent one of her admirers.她终于嫁给了最执着追求她的人。
After playing the part for over 20 years, she was eventually written out (of the series).她扮演了20多年的一个角色,最後(从连续剧中)去掉了。
I was eventually granted an exit visa.我终于获得了出境签证。
He struggled with his assailants and eventually drove them off.他同攻击他的人进行搏斗,最后把他们赶走了。
The road became narrower and rougher and eventually petered out.这条路越来越窄,越来越难走,最后终于消失了。
It was a long journey, but we eventually arrived.旅程很长,但我们最后还是到达了。
详细解释
e.ven.tu.al.ly adv.(副词)At an unspecified future time:最后,最终:在未来某一不确定时间的:例句:eventually rose to the position of vice president.最终升到了副总裁的职位