| 单词 | finality |
| 释义 | finality (once / 3171 pages) n Finality is the absolute, definite end. People often speak of the finality of death — nothing comes after it and nothing that came before it can be changed. If someone speaks with absolute finality, he is not going to change his mind. The sound of a judge's gavel slamming down gives a sense of finality to his or her judgment. Because of its association with death and closure, finality often carries a somber undertone. It can also be used in conjunction with the end of a sports season. But even the finality of the seventh game of a classic World Series is usually forgotten by the time spring training rolls around. WORD FAMILYfinality: finalities+/final: finalise, finalist, finality, finalize, finally, finals, semifinal/finalise: finalisation, finalised/finalist: finalists/finalize: finalization, finalized, finalizes, finalizing/semifinal: semifinalist, semifinals/semifinalist: semifinalists USAGE EXAMPLESBut perhaps the finality of the prognosis was in some sense also a blessing. The Guardian(Dec 26, 2016) Finality hung in the air, heavy and hollow. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Purple Hibiscus(2003) There are no such assurances of finality to the major issues beleaguering the Bruins. Los Angeles Times(Nov 25, 2016) n the quality of being final or definitely settled the finality of death Syn|Ant|Hyper conclusiveness, decisiveness inconclusiveness the quality of being inconclusive definiteness, determinateness the quality of being predictable with great confidence |
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