1 [C] the last game or match in a series of competitions or sporting events 决赛: The first two runners in this race go through to the final. 本次赛跑中的前两名选手进入决赛。 ☞ Look at semi-final. 参看semi-final。

2 finals [pl] the exams you take in your last year at university （大学的）毕业考试: I'm taking my finals in June. 我要在六月参加毕业考试。