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loose endBrE /ˌluːs ˈend/NAmE /ˌluːs ˈend/ noun [usually pl.] a part of sth such as a story that has not been completely finished or explained (故事等的)悬念,未了结的部分,未交代清楚的情节◆The play has too many loose ends. 这部剧有太多地方未交代清楚。◆There are still a few loose ends to tie up (= a few things to finish). 还有几件小事需要了结。 ●at a loose ˈend(BrE) (NAmE usually at loose ˈends) having nothing to do and not knowing what you want to do 无所事事;无事可做◆Come and see us, if you're at a loose end. 你要是闲着无事就来我们这儿坐坐吧。 |