after all
US /"ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl"/
UK /"ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl"/
副詞
1.
結局, やはり
in spite of any indications or expectations to the contrary
例:
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He said he wouldn't come, but he showed up after all.
彼は来ないと言っていたが、結局現れた。
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It was a difficult task, but we managed to finish it after all.
難しい課題だったが、結局それを終えることができた。
2.
結局のところ, 何しろ
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is contrary to what has been said or expected
例:
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You should be kind to him; he's your brother after all.
彼に優しくすべきだ。結局のところ、彼は君の兄弟なんだから。
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Don't worry about the exam; you've studied hard after all.
試験の心配をするな。結局のところ、一生懸命勉強したんだから。
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