after all
US /"ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl"/
UK /"ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl"/
副詞
1.
畢竟, 終究
in spite of any indications or expectations to the contrary
範例:
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He said he wouldn't come, but he showed up after all.
他說他不會來，但最終還是出現了。
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It was a difficult task, but we managed to finish it after all.
這是一項艱鉅的任務，但我們最終還是完成了。
2.
畢竟, 終究
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is contrary to what has been said or expected
範例:
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You should be kind to him; he's your brother after all.
你應該對他好一點；他畢竟是你的兄弟。
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Don't worry about the exam; you've studied hard after all.
別擔心考試；你畢竟努力學習了。
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