同近义词辨析
in the end, at last, finally, at length, lastly, eventually
这组词都有“最后,终于”的意思,其区别是:
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。
at last多指经主观努力,克服各种困难后才终于达到目的。
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。
at length强调经历一段长时间后终于完成,侧重在时间部分。
lastly指连续顺序的最后,通常用在列举事情的场合。
at last, at large, at length, at once, at a loss
双语例句
- He redeemed his promise at last.
他终于履行了自己的诺言。 - We eventually arrived at our destination.
我们终于到达了目的地。 - He added to his tally in the last minute.
他在比赛最后一分钟又得了分。 - I must mop up the last of the work.
我必须把最后这部分工作做完。
权威例句
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