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This week on Ask a Teacher, we answer a question from Thuy Duong Le, who writes:
在本周《名师答疑》节目中，我们要回答李崔东的一个问题，他写道：
What is the difference between finally, eventually and ultimately?
finally、eventually和ultimately的区别是什么？
Dear Thuy,
亲爱的李崔东，
Thank you for your question.
谢谢你的问题。
It centers on three words that act as adverbs.
这个问题主要涉及的是3个副词。
Adverbs can change the meaning of a verb, adjective, another adverb, or even a whole sentence.
副词可以改变一个动词、形容词、另一个副词甚至整个句子的意思。
Finally, eventually, and ultimately generally show time.
finally，eventually和ultimately通常表示的是时间。
They often suggest the idea of a later time or the end of a period of time.
它们通常表示一段时间以后或一段时间的结束。
In some cases, they are very close in meaning.
在某些情况下，它们的含义非常接近。
But there are some differences in the ways that English speakers use these terms.
但说英语的人使用这些术语的方式有一些不同。
Let's explore a few of them.
让我们来探索其中一些的用法。
Finally is often used to introduce the last in a series of statements.
在一系列的陈述中，finally通常用来引出最后一个陈述。
When used in this way, finally is especially common in speeches, presentations, or in formal writing such as in an academic paper or a job application.
当以这种方式使用时，finally在演讲、演示或正式写作（如学术论文或工作申请）中尤其常见。
For example, a person might end a presentation by saying:
例如，某人可以在演讲结束时说：
Finally, I'd like to thank the conference organizers for putting together this event.
最后，我要感谢会议的组织者组织了这次活动。
Eventually means at some later time or in the end.
Eventually的意思是在以后的某个时间或最终。
It can be used to talk about something that will happen in the future.
它可以用来谈论将来将要发生的事情。
For example, you might hear a basketball fan say:
例如，你可能会听到一个篮球迷说：
The Celtics have some good young players.
凯尔特人队有一些优秀的年轻球员。
In a few years, they’ll eventually win the championship.
几年后，他们最终会赢得冠军。
Or, you might hear a gardener talk about a tree that will grow to a tall height, as in:
或者，你可能会听到一个园丁谈论一棵会长得很高的树，比如：
This tree will eventually reach a height of 50 meters.
这棵树最终会长到50米高。
Ultimately can mean: in the most important way or at the most basic level.
ultimately可以指：以最重要的方式或在最基本的层面上。
When it has this meaning, speakers often use it at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence, as in:
当它有这个意思时，说话者通常在句子开头或句中使用它，例如：
Ultimately, it is a question for the voters to decide.
归根结底，这是一个由选民决定的问题。
It is ultimately a question for the voters to decide.
这归根结底是一个由选民决定的问题。
The next time you read in English or listen to English speakers, try to pay careful attention to words such as finally, eventually, and ultimately.
下次你读英语或听说英语的人说话时，试着把注意力集中在finally，eventually和ultimately这些词上。
Over time, you will notice regular ways that speakers use these terms.
随着时间的推移，你会注意到说话者使用这些术语的常规方式。
With hard work and careful study, you will eventually understand how to use these terms with ease.
通过努力工作和认真学习，你最终会轻松地理解如何使用这些术语。
If you have a question for our staff of teachers, send it by email to learningenglish@voanews.com.
如果您有问题要请教我们的老师，请发送电子邮件到learningenglish@voanews.com。
And that’s Ask a Teacher!
以上就是本期的《名师答疑》！
I’m John Russell.
约翰·拉塞尔为您播报。
