English Dictionary

at length

prep_phrase

For a long time. / (formal or dated) At last, finally, eventually. / (archaic) In full; without omission or abbreviation.

I waited at length for the bus to arrive.

意味（1）

For a long time.

He went on at length about his supposed qualifications.

意味（2）

(formal or dated) At last, finally, eventually.

She led us through the tunnels for some time, until at length we reached a small door in the rock.

意味（3）

(archaic) In full; without omission or abbreviation.

The proceedings of Congress are not given, since they are inserted at length in the Congressional Globe; but the principal bills are noticed under the date of their passage.