这组词语均有"终于"之意,但有区别:finally的用法有二:
一是用来表示某一动作发生的顺序是在最后。如:
Finally, he turned off the lights and locked the door.最后他关上了灯,锁好门。
二是用在句中动词前,表示等了好久,"终于......"。如:
We waited and waited, and they finally arrived. 我们等了又等,他们终于来了。
at last是表示经过一番曲折或努力之后才发生某事,强调其结果,其语气和感情色彩较强。如:
At last the project has been completed and we can rest. 最后这项工程竣工了,我们可以休息了。