临了 (lín le) — (colloquial) finally, in the end, at the last moment
Definition
A colloquial expression meaning 'in the end' or 'at the last moment' — emphasizes how things turn out after a process, often with a tone of surprise or resignation.
verb
(colloquial) finallyin the endat the last moment
Examples
- 临了，。lín le, Tā hái shì jué dìng bú qù le.In the end, he still decided not to go.
- ，临了。Máng le yì zhěng tiān, lín le què wàng le dài yào shi.After being busy all day, at the last moment I forgot to bring my keys.
- ，临了。Tā zhǔn bèi le hěn duō, lín le fā xiàn gēn běn yòng bú shàng.He prepared a lot, but in the end found it was completely unnecessary.
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