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2006.03.22
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FINALLY / AT LAST ついに、ようやく
- Finally and at last mean “after waiting a long time” or “after much trouble”.
Be Careful! At last usually comes at the beginning or end of a sentence. - finally あるいは at last は、長い時間待った後で、あるいはとても苦労した後に、という意味です。
注意:at last は、たいてい文頭か文末に置きます。
- After sitting in the waiting room for three hours, I was finally able to see the doctor.
- a: Well, Henry finally decided to ask Reiko to marry him.
b: It's about time! - It was 2:00 in the morning when I finally managed to fall asleep.
- I've finally finished cleaning the house. At last I can relax!
- Spring is here at last!
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