after the fact

短语

[法] 事后

发音

UK /ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt/
AU
US /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    After the occurrence of some action or event, such as a crime or the formation of a contract.

    法律
  2. 2.

    Too late; after something is finished or final.

    You made the commitment, and you can't change the terms after the fact.