Word · Frequency #5568
eventual
/iˈventʃuəl/
adjective
最后的，终于的
expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
- 1.
Finally resulting or occurring (after a period of time); inevitable.
最终结果或发生(经过一段时间)；不可避免的
- 2.
Pertaining to events; event-related, evential.
与事件相关的；事件的
最终结果或发生(经过一段时间)；不可避免的；与事件相关的；事件的；最后的；终于的
In use
After years of hard work, she achieved her eventual goal.
The eventual outcome of the experiment surprised everyone.
After many delays, the eventual arrival of the train was a relief.
eventual + noun
His eventual success was well-deserved.
他最终的成功是当之无愧的。
the eventual + noun
The eventual winner was decided in the final round.
最终的胜者在最后一轮决出。
eventual outcome/result
常与名词搭配使用，表示最终的结果或状态。
We are still waiting for the eventual result.
Connections
Collocations
- eventual outcome
- 最终结果
- The eventual outcome of the negotiations is still uncertain.谈判的最终结果仍不确定。
- eventual success
- 最终成功
- With hard work, eventual success is within reach.通过努力，最终成功是可以实现的。
- eventual return
- 最终回归
- The artist's eventual return to the stage was highly anticipated.艺术家最终回归舞台备受期待。
- eventual settlement
- 最终解决
- The parties are working towards an eventual settlement of the dispute.各方正致力于争端的最终解决。
- eventual collapse
- 最终崩溃
- The company's eventual collapse was due to poor management.公司的最终崩溃是由于管理不善。
- eventual winner
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记住 'eventual' 中有 'event'（事件），事件最终会发生。
Context & Register
[object Object]
Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words share the same ending sound /tʃuəl/ as in 'eventual'.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.