after all

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介词短语
  1. anyway, in any case; indicates a statement is true regardless of other considerations; used to reinforce or explain a point. idiomatic
    — After all, they never come home for Christmas.
  2. in the end, however; used in referring to something that was believed to be the case, but is not; or to an outcome that is not what was expected or predicted. idiomatic
    — They won't be coming home for Christmas after all.
  3. Introduces information that supports the preceding statement.
    — Of course he's coming to the party. After all, he did promise.
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