after all
US /"ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl"/
UK /"ˌæf.tər ˈɑːl"/
副词
1.
毕竟, 终究
in spite of any indications or expectations to the contrary
示例:
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He said he wouldn't come, but he showed up after all.
他说他不会来，但最终还是出现了。
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It was a difficult task, but we managed to finish it after all.
这是一项艰巨的任务，但我们最终还是完成了。
2.
毕竟, 终究
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when it is contrary to what has been said or expected
示例:
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You should be kind to him; he's your brother after all.
你应该对他好一点；他毕竟是你的兄弟。
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Don't worry about the exam; you've studied hard after all.
别担心考试；你毕竟努力学习了。
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