单词 | to put an end to sth |
释义 | 37.not to be the end of the world天不会塌下来;不是世界末日 I'd be disappointed if we don't make it, but it wouldn't be the end of the world.如果我们没能成功, 我会感到失望, 但这也不会是世界末日。 38.on end (continuously)连续地;不断地 I spend days on end in this studio.我一连几天待在这个工作室里。 (upright)竖着;直立着 39.to put an end to sth (stop)+ war, attacks结束;终止 We expect you to put an end to these terror attacks by your own people.我们希望你们能够终止由你们自己的民众发起的恐怖袭击。 + practice停止;废除 They are campaigning to put an end to the practice of female circumcision.他们正开展运动, 力争废除女性割礼。 + speculation, rumours终止;消除 Today's announcement should at least put an end to the recent speculation.今天发布的通告应该至少能消除近来的猜测。 + career结束;终结 A knee injury put an end to his career.膝伤结束了他的职业生涯。 See end |
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