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「收尾」英文怎么说?

Olivia 英文口语专家 2020-11-23

 


loose ends (normally plural)

Definition: parts of something that have not been completed or correctly done; things that still need to be done or explained.  

未做完的事情、未了结的部分、未交待清楚的事情


tie up loose ends 

Definition: To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete. 

去完成还没有做好的工作、去收尾



I have to stay in town this weekend and tie up some loose ends. 

这个周末我还要留在城里,还有点事情要处理。



We've nearly finished, but there are still a few loose ends to be tied up. 

我们差不多已经完成了,还剩些收尾工作。



At the end of the book all the loose ends are neatly tied up. 

在书的末尾所有未交待清楚的情节都被巧妙地联系起来了。

be at loose ends 

or 

be at a loose end 

Definition: To have nothing to do. 

无所事事、闲着



I was at a loose end so I decided to go see a movie. 

我闲来无事,便决定去看一部电影。



If you find yourself at a loose end, you could always clean the bathroom. 

你如果闲着没事的话,可以去清洁一下洗手间呀!




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