finale

/fɪˈnɑːli/ (bre, ipa) · /fɪˈnæli/ (ame, ipa) · /fə-ˈna-lē fi-ˈnä-/ (ame, mw)

finale — 名詞

  • finalesingular
  • finalesplural

1. the dramatic ending of a concert, opera, ballet, play, or film — usually a vivid

1.名詞B2
釋義

終曲；壓軸

音樂或戲劇演出的最後段落

the dramatic ending of a concert, opera, ballet, play, or film — usually a vivid, emotionally charged passage that sends the audience out on a high.

例句

The orchestra played the grand finale of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with extraordinary power.

管弦樂團以驚人的力量演奏貝多芬第九號交響曲的壯麗終曲。

collocation: grand finale

Hamza wept during the finale of the ballet when the heroine returned to the stage.

當女主角重新登台時，Hamza 在芭蕾舞劇的終曲中流下了眼淚。

the finale of + performance noun

同義詞
  • climax

    broader — any peak moment, not necessarily the closing one

  • conclusion

    neutral; lacks the dramatic charge of 'finale'

  • coda

    technical music term for a closing passage; quieter and more formal than 'finale'

反義詞
  • overture

    the opening musical section, the structural opposite of a finale

  • prelude

    an introductory piece performed before the main work

文法句型

the finale of [performance]

用法筆記

Subject is usually a staged work (symphony, opera, ballet, play, film). Often modified by 'grand', 'spectacular', 'rousing', or 'dramatic'.

常見錯誤

❌The finale song was beautiful' (using as adjective).
✅The finale was a beautiful song.
💡'finale' is a noun, not an adjective; place it where the noun belongs.

2. the closing episode of a season or of a whole television show, often watched by

2.名詞B2
釋義

完結篇

電視影集的最後一集

the closing episode of a season or of a whole television show, often watched by a large audience because it resolves the storylines.

例句

Talia and Imani stayed up late to watch the finale of their favourite mystery series.

Talia 和 Imani 熬夜觀看了她們最愛的懸疑影集的完結篇。

the finale of + show

Around twenty million viewers tuned in for the season finale on Sunday night.

週日晚上大約有兩千萬名觀眾收看了這一季的最終回。

collocation: season finale

同義詞
  • ending

    neutral and general; doesn't imply a single episode

  • conclusion

    formal; could refer to plot rather than episode

反義詞
  • premiere

    the first episode of a series or season

  • pilot

    the very first episode used to launch a TV show

文法句型

the finale of [TV series]

the series/season finale

用法筆記

Distinguish 'season finale' (end of one season) from 'series finale' (end of the whole show); American usage in particular keeps these strictly separate.

常見錯誤

❌I missed the last finale of the show.
✅I missed the series finale of the show.
💡'finale' already means the last episode; use 'series' or 'season' to specify which kind.

3. any closing moment of an event or sequence that brings it to a memorable, often

3.名詞C1
釋義

精彩結局

事件令人難忘的收尾

any closing moment of an event or sequence that brings it to a memorable, often thrilling or emotional, end — used figuratively beyond music and theatre.

例句

Eve's winning goal in the final minute was a perfect finale to the tournament.

Eve 在最後一分鐘的致勝進球，為這場錦標賽畫下完美的結局。

a + adjective + finale to + event

The chef brought out a flaming dessert as the finale of the eight-course tasting menu.

主廚端出了一道燃燒的甜點，作為這頓八道菜品嚐套餐的精彩結局。

同義詞
  • climax

    the highest point; doesn't have to be the very end

  • culmination

    the result of a long process; more formal and less theatrical

  • swansong

    specifically a final performance or act before retirement

反義詞
  • beginning

    the opening of any event or sequence

文法句型

a finale to [event]

a fitting finale

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1: this sense applies to non-performance events (tournaments, meals, careers, projects). Often takes 'fitting' or 'perfect' when the ending feels appropriate to what preceded it.

常見錯誤

❌It was the finale of the meeting.' (when meaning just the end).
✅It was the conclusion of the meeting.
💡use 'finale' only when the ending is dramatic, emotional, or climactic.