ultimately
adv
1 in the end; finally 最後; 终於
Ultimately, all the colonies will become independent. 所有的殖民地最终均将独立.
2 at the most basic level; fundamentally 根本; 基本上
All matter ultimately consistsof atoms. 一切物质从根本上说都是由原子组成的.
Yes, I see. How can they get rid of waste water in this way? What a terrible colour the sea is now! It looks as if our class won't be able to bathe at all.
是的,我看见了。他们怎么能这样排放废水呢?海水的颜色多么可怕呀!看来我们班同学根本不能在这里游泳。
To Annie I owe thanks for this priceless gift of speech.