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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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At last

He didn't say anything for a long time, but at last he talked.

Is this OK?

Can I translate 'at last' here to 'finally' or 'in the end'?

Thanks.

  

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He didn't say anything for a long time, but at last he spoke talked. 'spoke' is better here, because I think the author means 'words came out of his mouth'. Is this OK?

— Clive

  • He didn't say anything for a long time, but at last he spoke talked.
  • 'spoke' is better here, because I think the author means 'words came out of his mouth'.
  • Is this OK?
  • Yes Can I translate 'at last' here to 'finally' or 'in the end'?
  • I wouldn't.
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He didn't say anything for a long time, but at last he spoke talked. 'spoke' is better here, because I think the author means 'words came out of his mouth'.

Is this OK? Yes

Can I translate 'at last' here to 'finally' or 'in the end'? I wouldn't. I see the meaning of 'at last' here as 'after a long pause'.

Clive

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