odds and endsBrE/ˌɒdz ən ˈendz/NAmE/ˌɑːdz ən ˈendz/ (BrEalsoˌodds and ˈsods) noun[pl.] (informal) smallitemsthatarenotvaluableorarenotpartofalargerset零碎;琐碎的东西;小玩意◆Shespentthedaysortingthroughaboxfullofoddsandends. 她花一天工夫整理装满小玩意儿的箱子。◆I'vegotafewoddsandends(= smalljobs)todobeforeleaving. 我临行之前还有些杂事要处理。