in spite of any indications or expectations to the contrary
不管怎样，毕竟
I rang and told her I couldn't come after all.
我打电话告诉她我还是不能来。
you are my counsellor, after all.
你毕竟是我的顾问。
after normal working or opening hours, typically those of licensed premises
（尤指有营业执照的场所）正常工作（或开放）时间之后
a polite formula used to suggest that someone goes in front of or takes a turn before oneself
您先请
after you, Mr Pritchard.
普里查德先生，您先请。
(Irish)be on the point of doing something or have just done it
(爱尔兰)就要，刚做完
the pigs were after breaking loose.
那些猪就要挣脱了。