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end end ★★★★★/e̱nd/1[N-SING	单数名词]最后部分；末尾 The end of something such as a period of time, an event, a book, or a film is the last part of it or the final point in it.   [the N]The £5 banknote was first issued at the end of the 18th century...五英镑面值的钞票最早在18世纪末发行。The report is expected by the end of the year...预期年底提交报告。You will have the chance to ask questions at the end.最后你会有提问的机会。2[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]（使）结束；（使）终结 When a situation, process, or activity ends, or when something or someone ends it, it reaches its final point and stops.   [V]  [V n]The meeting quickly ended and Steve and I left the room...会议很快结束了，我和史蒂夫离开了房间。Talks have resumed to try to end the fighting...会谈重新开始，以期结束战斗。She began to weep. That ended our discussion.她哭了起来，我们的讨论到此结束。endingThe ending of a marriage by death is different in many ways from an ending occasioned by divorce.因死亡而结束婚姻和因离婚而结束婚姻有多方面的不同。3[N-COUNT	可数名词]结束；终止；结果；结局 An end to something or the end of it is the act or result of stopping it so that it does not continue any longer.   [usu sing]The French government today called for an end to the violence...今天法国政府呼吁结束暴力行为。I was worried she would walk out or bring the interview to an end...我担心她会离场或者终止采访。Francis fined him two weeks' wages and said: 'That's the end of the matter.'弗朗西斯扣了他两个星期的工资，然后说：“事情到此为止。”4[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词]以…方式结束；终结 If you say that someone or something ends a period of time in a particular way, you are indicating what the final situation was like. You can also say that a period of time ends in a particular way.   [V n prep/adv]  [V prep]  [Also V n by -ing]The markets ended the week on a quiet note...全球股市波澜不惊地结束了一周的交易。British Gas shares ended the day 1p up at 287p...英国天然气公司股价上涨1便士，以287便士收盘。The evening ended with a dramatic display of fireworks.晚会以五彩斑斓的焰火表演结束。5[VERB	动词]（一段时间）结束，终结 If a period of time ends, it reaches its final point.   [V]Its monthly reports on program trading usually come out about three weeks after each month ends...程式交易月度报告通常在每月结束3周后出来。The first figure shows sales for week ending July 27.第一组数据显示截至7月27日的周销售量。They hired eight college graduates to start work after the college year ends in March.他们聘用了8名大学毕业生，他们将于3月份毕业后开始工作。6[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](书、演说、表演等)以…为结尾，以…结束 If something such as a book, speech, or performance ends with a particular thing or the writer or performer ends it with that thing, its final part consists of the thing mentioned.   [V with/on n]  [V n with/on n]  [V with quote]His statement ended with the words: 'Pray for me.'...他的声明以“为我祈祷”结束。The book ends on a lengthy description of Hawaii...这本书以对夏威夷的冗长描述为结尾。Dawkins ends his discussion with a call for liberation...道金斯以呼吁解放结束了他的论述。The memo ends: 'Please give this matter your most urgent attention.'备忘录的结尾写道：“请将此事作为亟待处理事项。”7[VERB	动词]告终；收场 If a situation or event ends in a particular way, it has that particular result.   [V in n]  [V with n -ing]  [V adv/adj]The incident could have ended in tragedy...这起事件本会以悲剧收场。The match ended in a draw...那场比赛以平局收场。Our conversations ended with him saying he would try to be more understanding...我们的谈话结束时，他说他会争取去多体谅别人。My own view is that we can have a relationship without worrying where it will end...我自己的观点是：我们可以交往，不用担心结果会如何。Shares ended 1.7 per cent firmer on the Frankfurt exchange.法兰克福交易所收盘时股票上涨了1.7%。8[N-COUNT	可数名词]末端；尽头 The two ends of something long and narrow are the two points or parts of it that are furthest away from each other.   [with supp]The company is planning to place surveillance equipment at both ends of the tunnel...该公司计划在隧道两端安装监视设备。A typical fluorescent lamp is a tube with metal electrodes at each end.日光灯通常是一根两端装有金属电极的管子。9[N-COUNT	可数名词]末端；末梢；尖端 The end of a long, narrow object such as a finger or a pencil is the tip or smallest edge of it, usually the part that is furthest away from you.   [usu with supp]He tapped the ends of his fingers together...他同时轻轻地叩击着几根指尖。She let the long cone of ash hang at the end of her cigarette.她让长长的烟灰留在烟头上。10[VERB	动词]尖端有；最后部分是 If an object ends with or in a particular thing, it has that thing on its tip or point, or as its last part.   [V with/in n]It has three pairs of legs, each ending in a large claw.它有3对腿，每条腿上都有一只巨爪。11[VERB	动词]（河流等）终止，停住 A journey, road, or river that ends at a particular place stops there and goes no further.   [V prep/adv]  [Also V]The road ended at a T-junction...道路的尽头是一个丁字路口。The journey ends in the ancient city of Marrakesh.旅行的终点是马拉喀什古城。12[N-COUNT	可数名词](等级的)一端，一头 End is used to refer to either of the two extreme points of a scale, or of something that you are considering as a scale.   [with supp]At the other end of the social scale was the grocer, the village's only merchant...社会等级的另一端是杂货店老板，村里唯一的商人。The agreement has been criticised by extremist groups on both ends of the political spectrum.协议遭到了极左翼和极右翼极端团体的批评。13[N-COUNT	可数名词](联系、旅行等的)一端，一方，一头 The other end is one of two places that are connected because people are communicating with each other by telephone or writing, or are travelling from one place to the other.   [supp N]When he answered the phone, Ferguson was at the other end...他接电话时，电话那一端是弗格森。There was silence at the other end of the line...电话那头没有声音。Make sure to meet them at the other end.确保在另一边与他们会合。14[N-COUNT	可数名词](项目、工作的)部分，方面 If you refer to a particular end of a project or piece of work, you mean a part or aspect of it, for example a part of it that is done by a particular person or in a particular place.   [usu sing]  [SPOKEN 口语]You take care of your end, kid, I'll take care of mine...你管好你的事，孩子，我会管好我的。Let's go up to the office and settle the business end of things.咱们上楼到办公室去把公事搞定。15[N-COUNT	可数名词]目的；意图 An end is the purpose for which something is done or towards which you are working.   [usu supp N]The police force is being manipulated for political ends...有人为了政治目的在操纵警方。Now the government is trying another policy designed to achieve the same end.现在政府正在尝试实现殊途同归的另一项政策。16[VERB	动词]只存在于，仅限于（某一点） If you say that something ends at a particular point, you mean that it is applied or exists up to that point, and no further.   [V adv/prep]Helen is also 25 and from Birmingham, but the similarity ends there...海伦也是25岁，也来自伯明翰，但是相同之处仅此而已。Does responsibility end at the fitting of car seats?只负责安装好汽车座椅吗？17[N-COUNT	可数名词]辞世；去世 You can refer to someone's death as their end, especially when you are talking about the way that they died or might die.   [usu sing]  [LITERARY 文]Soon after we had spoken to this man he had met a violent end.我们和这个人谈话之后没多久，他就死于非命了。18[VERB	动词]结果是；最后是 If you end by doing something or end in a particular state, you do that thing or get into that state even though you did not originally intend to.   [V by -ing]  [V adv/prep]They ended by making themselves miserable...结果是他们自找苦头。They'll probably end back on the streets.他们最后可能又会流落街头。19[PHRASE	短语]自杀；一了百了 If someone ends it all, they kill themselves.   [V inflects]He grew suicidal, thinking up ways to end it all.他萌生了自杀的念头，想出各种自我了断的办法。20[PHRASE	短语]把…都比下去 If you describe something as, for example, the deal to end all deals or the film to end all films, you mean that it is very important or successful, and that compared to it all other deals or films seem second-rate.   [n PHR n]It was going to be a party to end all parties.这将成为最棒的聚会。...the sale to end all sales at Harrods.哈罗兹最大的一次特价促销21[PHRASE	短语]结束；终结 If something is at an end, it has finished and will not continue.   [v-link PHR]The court has passed sentence and the matter is now at an end...法庭已经作出了判决，现在这件事已经告一段落。The recession is definitely at an end.经济衰退无疑已经告终。22[PHRASE	短语]结束 If something comes to an end, it stops.   [V inflects]The cold war came to an end.冷战结束了。23[PHRASE	短语]最终；到头来 You say at the end of the day when you are talking about what happens after a long series of events or what appears to be the case after you have considered the relevant facts.   [PHR with cl]  [INFORMAL 非正式]At the end of the day it's up to the Germans to decide...最终得由德国人来作决定。At the end of the day, the board's not going to be too concerned with three or four more dollars.到头来，董事会不会太操心多花了几个钱。24[PHRASE	短语]变得神志不清；变得不正常 If you say that someone has gone off the deep end, you mean that their mind has stopped working in a normal way and their behaviour has become very strange as a result.   [V inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]I'm not sure she believes me. She probably just thinks I've gone off the deep end.我不确定她是不是相信我。她可能只是觉得我神志不清了。25[PHRASE	短语](使)落入一无所知的无助境地 If you are thrown in at the deep end, you are put in a completely new situation without any help or preparation. If you jump in at the deep end, you go into a completely new situation without any help or preparation.   [V inflects]  [mainly BRIT 主英]It's a superb job. You get thrown in at the deep end and it's all down to you...那是一份绝好的工作。你就像被抛到了泳池的深水区，一切都要靠自己。The reason many people fail on diets is that they jump in at the deep end, making a complete change to their eating habits.很多人节食失败的原因是他们对节食一窍不通，一下子完全改变了饮食习惯。26[PHRASE	短语]坚持到底 If you do something to the bitter end or to the very end, you continue to do it for as long as you can, although it may be very unpleasant or dangerous.   [to/until PHR]We will fight to the bitter end to ensure our children get what is rightfully theirs.我们会斗争到底，确保我们的孩子得到理应属于他们的东西。27[PHRASE	短语]最后；终于 You say in the end when you are saying what is the final result of a series of events, or what is your final conclusion after considering all the relevant facts.   [PHR with cl]I toyed with the idea of calling the police, but in the end I didn't...我拿不定主意是否报警，但最后还是没报。Benny thought the president was sincere and sensitive, but, in the end, that's not what counts.本尼认为总统很诚恳，会体谅人，但归根结底那些都没有用。28[PHRASE	短语]本身就值得做 If you consider something to be an end in itself, you do it because it seems desirable and not because it is likely to lead to something else.   [usu v-link PHR]While he had originally traveled in order to study, traveling had become an end in itself.尽管他原本是为了学习而旅行，但旅行过程本身也是一种享受。29[PHRASE	短语]坚持下去；尽自己的本分；做好自己的本职工作 If you have to keep your end up, or to keep up your end of something, you have to do something as well as other people, or as well as you are expected to do it.   [V inflects]  [INFORMAL 非正式]I had to keep my end up with other professors in the faculty...我得和系里其他教授一起做好自己的本职工作。He had trouble keeping up his end of a technical discussion.他没能在一场技术探讨中坚持自己的立场。30[PHRASE	短语]使收支相抵；勉强维持生计 If you find it difficult to make ends meet, you can only just manage financially because you hardly have enough money for the things you need.   [make inflects]With Betty's salary they barely made ends meet.加上贝蒂的薪水，他们仅能勉强维持生计。31[PHRASE	短语]非常；许多 No end means a lot.   [PHR after v]  [INFORMAL 非正式]The problem was causing the poor woman no end of misery...那个问题给这个可怜的女人带来了很多痛苦。Teachers inform me that Tracey's behaviour has improved no end.老师们告诉我特雷西的行为大有改善。32[PHRASE	短语]连续地；持续地 When something happens for hours, days, weeks, or years on end, it happens continuously and without stopping for the amount of time that is mentioned.   [pl-n PHR]He is a wonderful companion and we can talk for hours on end...他是个非常好的同伴，我们可以连续聊上好几个小时。I spend days on end in this studio.我一连几天呆在这个工作室里。33[PHRASE	短语]竖着；直立着 Something that is on end is upright, instead of in its normal or natural position, for example lying down, flat, or on its longest side.   [PHR after v]34[PHRASE	短语]终止；结束 To put an end to something means to cause it to stop.   [V inflects]Only a political solution could put an end to the violence.只有政治解决方案才能终结暴力。35[PHRASE	短语]尽头；终点；末日 If a process or person has reached the end of the road, they are unable to progress any further.   [PHR after v]Given the results of the vote, is this the end of the road for the hardliners in Congress?从选举结果来看，这是不是国会中强硬派的末日？36[PHRASE	短语]永远；一直 If you say that something will happen or be true until the end of time or to the end of time, you are emphasizing that it will always happen or always be true.   [PHR after v]  [emphasis]We can assume that the moon will continue to go around the earth until the end of time...我们可以认定月亮会一直不停地继续围绕地球旋转。I'll love her till the end of time.我会爱她直到永远。37[PHRASE	短语]不是世界末日；没那么可怕 If you say that something bad is not the end of the world, you are trying to stop yourself or someone else being so upset by it, by suggesting that it is not the worst thing that could happen.   [V inflects]Obviously I'd be disappointed if we don't make it, but it wouldn't be the end of the world.显然，如果我们做不到我会失望，但这也不会是世界末日。38  the end of your tether→see: tether； to burn the candle at both ends→see: candle； to make your hair stand on end→see: hair； a means to an end→see: means； to be on the receiving end→see: receive； to get the wrong end of the stick→see: stick； to come to a sticky end→see: sticky； to be at your wits’ end→see: wit； 相关词组：end up  end1 nounend2 verbendend1 /end/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1last part [singular] the last part of a period of time, event, activity, or story  OPP  beginning, startend of Costs are expected to double by the end of 2012.at the end What would she find at the end of her journey? Hooker’s death marked the end of an era. I played the tape from beginning to end.2finished [singular] a situation in which something is finished or no longer existsput/bring an end to something It’s hoped the talks may bring an end to the violence.call for/demand an end to something The EU is demanding an end to the ivory trade. At last it seemed the war might be coming to an end. The spacecraft is nearing the end of its useful life.be at an end He rose to indicate that the conversation was at an end. Well, I hope that’s the end of the matter. Another year has passed, with no end in sight to the suffering.3furthest part [countable] the part of a place or object that is furthest from its beginning or centreend of We sat at opposite ends of the table. He wore spectacles perched on the very end of his nose. The end of the pencil snapped. Jo joined the end of the line. the far end (=furthest from you) of the room The channel measures 20 feet from end to end.stand/place something on end (=in an upright position) He stood the box on end to open it.lay/place something end to end (=in a line, with the ends touching) bricks laid end to end4scale [countable usually singular] one of the two points that begin or end a scalelower/cheaper etc end the cheaper end of the price range At the opposite end of the political spectrum are the Marxist theories. Some teenagers are just a nuisance, but at the other end of the scale there are kids who pose a real threat.5connection [countable usually singular] one of two places that are connected by a telephone call, journey etcthe end of the phone/line Sometimes, all you need is a calm voice on the end of the phone. We’ll get a bus connection at the other end. Any problems at your end  (=where you are)?6remaining piece [countable] especially British English a small piece of something that is left after you have finished with it:  cigarette ends7aim [usually plural] an aim or purpose, or the result you hope to achievepolitical/military etc ends 40% of all research is undertaken for military ends. She’ll do anything to achieve her own ends. Every task has a clear end in view.to that end formal He wants to cut costs, and to that end is looking at ways of cutting the company’s operations.an end in itself (=something you do because you want to, not in order to get other advantages) IT is a tool for learning, not merely an end in itself.the end justifies the means (=used to say that doing bad things is acceptable if they achieve an important result)8part of an activity [singular] informal part of a job, activity, or situation that involves or affects one person or group of people:  She works in the sales end of things.9sport [countable] one of the two halves of a sports field10death [countable usually singular] a word meaning death – used to avoid saying this directly:  He met his end (=died) in a car accident.11at the end of the day spoken used to give your final opinion after considering all the possibilities:  At the end of the day, it’s his decision.12for days/weeks etc on end for many days, weeks etc without stopping:  He was tortured for days on end.13in the end after a period of time, or after everything has been done:  What did you decide in the end?14end of (story) spoken informal used to mean that you will not say any more about something, or that the situation cannot be changed:  I’m not going – end of story.15 the end of your tether/rope the point at which you are so angry and tired of a situation that you can no longer deal with it:  Frustrated and bitter, Hogan had reached the end of his tether with politics.16the end of the road/line the end of a process, activity, or state:  Our marriage had reached the end of the line.17make ends meet to have only just enough money to buy the things you need:  When Mike lost his job, we could barely make ends meet.18it’s not the end of the world spoken used to tell someone that a problem is not as bad as they think19hold/keep your end up British English informal to stay brave and hopeful in a difficult situation20no end spoken informal very much:  Your letter cheered me up no end.21no end of trouble/problems etc spoken informal a lot of trouble etc:  This will cause no end of trouble.22the living end American English spoken used as an expression of slight disapproval – often used humorously:  What will she do next? She’s the living end!23 go to the ends of the earth literary to do everything possible to achieve something:  I’d go to the ends of the earth to be with him.24to the end of time literary forever →dead end, odds and ends, → be-all and end allat be2(15), → to the bitter endat bitter1(6), → burn the candle at both endsat burn1(19), → jump/be thrown in at the deep endat deep1(17), → go off at the deep endat deep1(18), → be at a loose endat loose1(14), → make somebody’s hair stand on endat hair(8), → be on/at the receiving end (of something)at receive(5), → be on the sharp end ofat sharp1(19), → come to a sticky endat sticky(6), → the tail end of somethingat tail1(6), → at your wits’ endat wit(7), → get the wrong end of the stickat wrong1(16)GRAMMAR: Prepositions with end• You use at the end when talking about the last part of a story, book, film, game etc: · At the end, the hero dies.· There is a summary at the end of the chapter.• You often use at the end of when talking about the last part of a period of time: · Marco Polo travelled through Asia at the end of the 13th century. ✗Don’t say:  in the end of the 13th century• In the end means the same as ‘eventually’. You use it when saying that something happens or after a long period of time or a lot of other things have happened: · In the end, she got her money back.· I’m sure we’ll win in the end.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1phrasesthe end of the day/week/month etc· Karen’s returning to the States at the end of the month.the end of March/July/December etc· My licence runs out at the end of May.the end of the war· The two men met once again before the end of the war.be/mark the end of an era (=be the end of a period of time in history that is known for a particular event, or for particular qualities)· The principal’s death marked the end of an era at the college.from beginning to end· Michael Jordon led the race from beginning to end.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbscome to an end (=end)· Arsenal’s ten-match unbeaten run came to an end with a 3–2 defeat at United.draw to an end (=to reach the end)· My holiday was drawing to an end.get to/reach the end of something· The 40 year-old power station has now reached the end of its operating life.put an end to something (=make something end)· A shoulder injury put an end to his baseball career.bring an end to something/bring something to an end (=make something end)· They began peace talks aimed at bringing an end to the civil war.call for/demand an end to something (=publicly ask for something to happen or be done)· The union is calling for an end to discrimination.adjectivesa sudden/abrupt end (=sudden and unexpected)· After the news leaked out, his political career came to a sudden end.an early end· Hopes of an early end to the conflict are fading.a fitting end to something (=right for a particular situation or occasion)· The fireworks display was a fitting end to the celebrations.phrasesthe end of the matter· If you think that’s the end of the matter, you’re mistaken.the end is in sight (=near)· After a three year wait, the end is finally in sight.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3adjectivesthe opposite/other end (of something)· Jon and his girlfriend were sitting at the opposite end of the bar.the far end (of something) (=furthest from you)· He walked to the far end of the room and sat at his desk.deep/shallow end (=used about the ends of a swimming pool where the water is deepest or least deep)· The kids were splashing about in the shallow end.phraseslay/place something end to end (=in a line, with the ends touching)· The roof tiles are laid end to end.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 8adjectivespolitical/military financial etc ends· The government exploited the situation for political ends.verbsachieve your own ends (=to get what you want, used to show disapproval)· Some people would do almost anything to achieve their own ends.phrasesto that end (=with that aim or purpose)· Our first priority is safety, and the airline is working to that end.an end in itself (=the thing that you want to achieve)· The programme is not an end in itself, but rather the first step the prisoner takes towards a new life.the end justifies the means (=used to say that something bad is acceptable, if it achieves a good result)· Their defence, that the end justifies the means, is not acceptable.a means to an end (=a way of achieving what you want)· To Joe, work was a means to an end, nothing more.with this end in view (=with this thing in mind as an aim)· We need to reduce costs, so with this end in view, the company is switching supplier.THESAURUS– Meaning 3end the part of a place or object that is furthest from the centre or the beginning: · the end of the table· the end of the streettip the end of something, especially something pointed: · the tip of your nose· an arrow tippoint the sharp end of something: · The point of the pencil broke.end1 nounend2 verbendend2 ●●● S1 W1 verb  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1a)[intransitive] if an event, activity, or story ends, it stops happening  OPP  start, begin:  World War II ended in 1945.end with The festival will end with a spectacular laser show. b)[transitive] to make something stop happening  OPP  start, begin:  The talks are aimed at ending the conflict.2[intransitive] to finish what you are doing  OPP  start, begin:  I think we'll end there for today.end by doing something I’d like to end by inviting questions from the audience.3[intransitive] if a road, path, line etc ends, it reaches its final point  OPP  start, begin:  This is where the line ends.4[transitive] to reach the final point in a period of time in a particular condition  OPP  start, begin:  They ended the game with a score of 63-42. The company ended the year with record profits.5end your days to spend the last part of your life in a particular place or doing a particular thing:  He ended his days in prison.6end your life/end it all to kill yourself7the ... to end all ... used to describe something that is the best, most important, or most exciting of its kind:  the movie with the car chase to end all car chases8the year/week etc ending something used to refer to the year etc that ends on a particular date:  the financial results for the year ending 31 Dec 2008GRAMMAREnd belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.• You can say: · We will end the session with questions. In this sentence, ‘the session’ is the object of end.• You can say: · The session will end with questions. In this sentence, ‘the session’ is the subject of end.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSend if a event, activity, or story ends, it stops happening: · How does the story end?· The school year ends in June.finish to end – use this about an organized event such as a meeting, party, or lesson, especially when saying what time it ends: · The meeting will finish at 5.30.· What time does your Spanish class finish?be over if an event, activity, or period of time is over, it has ended: · I can’t wait for our exams to be over.· The long summer vacation was almost over.come to an end to finally end – used about a period of time, a situation, or an activity that has continued for a long time: · The war finally came to an end six years later.draw to an end/to a close written to end gradually over a period of time – used in written descriptions: · These problems still remained as the twentieth century drew to an end.time is up if time is up, you are not allowed any more time to do something: · I wasn’t able to finish the test before the time was up.time runs out if time runs out, there is no more time available to do something, especially something important: · The desperate search for survivors continues, but time is running out.expire formal if a ticket, bank card, legal document etc expires, the period of time during which you can use it has ended: · I’m afraid we can’t accept this credit card – it expired last week.be at an end if something is at an end, it has ended: · We both knew that our marriage was at an end.· The long wait was at an end.end in something phrasal verb1to finish in a particular way:  One in three marriages ends in divorce.2it’ll (all) end in tears British English spoken used to say that something will have a bad result or not be successfulend up phrasal verb to be in a particular situation, state, or place after a series of events, especially when you did not plan it:  He came round for a coffee and we ended up having a meal together. I wondered where the pictures would end up after the auction.end up doing something Most slimmers end up putting weight back on.end up with Anyone who swims in the river could end up with a nasty stomach upset.end up as He could end up as president.end up like I don’t want to end up like my parents.

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            end              ★                    /        end                ;          NAmE                end                /                              noun                ,                  verb                            end      ends      ended      ending                            noun        ★                                  final part        最后部份                    1        ★                  the final part of a period of time, an event, an activity or a story            （时间、事件、活动或故事的）终止，终结，结局，结尾                                    ◆                      at the end ofthe week                    在周末                          ◆          We didn't leave until the            very end.                    我们直到最后才离开。                          ◆          the end of the book          书的末尾                          ◆          We had to hear about the whole journey            from beginning to end.                    我们只好从头到尾把整个旅行情况听完。                          ◆          It's the end of an era.          这是一个时代的终结。                            furthest part        末端                    2        ★                  the part of an object or a place that is the furthest away from its centre            末端；尽头；末梢                                    ◆          Turn right at the end of the road.          在路的尽头向右转。                          ◆          I joined the end of the queue.          我站在了这队伍的最后。                          ◆          Go to the end of the line!          到这条队的最后去！                          ◆          You've got something on the end of your nose.          你的鼻尖上有点东西。                          ◆          Tie the ends of the string together.          把绳子两端系在一起。                          ◆          That's his wife sitting at            the far endof the table.                    坐在桌子远端的那位就是他妻子。                          ◆          These two products are from opposite ends of the price range.          这两种产品一种是价格最高的，一种是价格最低的。                          ◆          We've travelled from one end of Mexico to the other.          我们从墨西哥的一端旅行到了另一端。                          ◆          They live in the end house.          他们住在最后的那座房子。                          ☞see also                                                    big end                                              ,                                                    dead end                                              ,                                                    East End                                              ,                                                    split end                                              ,                                                    tail end                                                                finish        结束                    3        ★                  a situation in which sth does not exist any more            结束；破灭                                    ◆          the end of all his dreams          他所有梦想的破灭                          ◆          The meeting            came to an end            (= finished).                    会议结束了。                          ◆          The war was finally            at an end.                    战争终于结束了。                          ◆          The coup            broughthis corrupt regime            to an end.                    政变结束了他的腐败统治。                          ◆          There's no            end in sightto the present crisis.                    目前的危机无望结束。                          ◆          They have            called for an end toviolence.                    他们呼吁停止暴力。                          ◆          That was by no means the end of the matter.          事情决不可能到此为止。                            aim        目的                    4                  an aim or a purpose            目的；目标                                    ◆          They are prepared to use violence in pursuit of their ends.          他们准备使用暴力来达到目的。                          ◆          She is exploiting the current situation for her own ends.          她在利用目前的形势来达到自己的目的。                          ◆                      With this end in view            (= in order to achieve this)they employed 50 new staff.                    为了达到这个目标他们雇用了 50 名新职员。                          ◆          We are willing to make any concessions necessary            to this end            (= in order to achieve this).                    为达到此目的我们愿作出任何必要的让步。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    target                                                                part of activity        部份活动                    5                  [usually singular          ]                          a part of an activity with which sb is concerned, especially in business            （尤指经营活动的）部份，方面                                    ◆          We need somebody to handle the marketing end of the business.          我们需要有人来处理业务的推广。                          ◆          Are there any problems at your end?          你那边有什么问题吗？                          ◆          I have kept my end of the bargain.          我已履行了我方的协议条件。                            of telephone line/journey        电话线；旅程                    6                  [usually singular          ]                          either of two places connected by a telephone call, journey, etc.            端点；终点                                    ◆          I answered the phone but there was no one            at the other end.                    我接了电话，但线路的另一端没有人。                          ◆          Jean is going to meet me at            the other end.                    琼打算在那边终点站接我。                            of sports field        运动场                    7                  one of the two halves of a sports field            半边球场                                    ◆          The teams changed ends at half-time.          上半场结束时双方交换了场地。                            piece left        剩余物                    8                  (            BrE)                    a small piece that is left after sth has been used            剩余物；残余；残片                                    ◆          a cigarette end          烟蒂                          ☞see also                                                    fag end                                              ,                                                    loose end                                              ,                                                    odds and ends                                                                death        死亡                    9                  [usually singular          ]                          a person's death. People say            ‘            end            ’to avoid saying            ‘            death            ’.            辞世，过世（婉辞，与 death 同义）                                    ◆          She came to            an untimely end            (= died young).                    她英年早逝。                          ◆          I was with him at the end            (= when he died).                    他临终时我在他身边。                          ◆          (            literary)                    He            met his end            (= died)at the Battle of Waterloo.                    他在滑铁卢战役中阵亡。                            IDIOMS              at the ˌend of the ˈday                              (              BrE) (              informal)                        used to introduce the most important fact after everything has been considered              （考虑到所有情况后引出最重要的事实）最终，到头来                                            ◆            At the end of the day, he'll still have to make his own decision.            最终，他还得自己拿主意。                                      a bad/sticky ˈend                              (              BrE)                        something unpleasant that happens to sb, for example punishment or a violent death, usually because of their own actions              不愉快的结局；可悲的下场                                            ◆            He'll              come to a sticky endone of these days if he carries on like that.                        如果他继续那样下去，总有一天会落得个可悲的下场。                                      be at the end of sth                              to have almost nothing left of sth              所剩无几；到…的尽头（或极限）                                            ◆            I'm at the end of my patience.            我已忍无可忍。                                ◆            They are at the end of their food supply.            他们的食物储备已消耗殆尽。                                      be at the ˌend of your ˈtether                  (            BrE)                                (                          NAmE                        be at the ˌend of your ˈrope            )                                to feel that you cannot deal with a difficult situation any more because you are too tired, worried, etc.              筋疲力尽；智穷力竭；山穷水尽                                                  be the ˈend                              (              BrE) (              informal)                        when you say that people or situations are              the end,you mean that you are annoyed with them              令人讨厌；惹人烦恼；让人无法容忍                                                  an ˌend in itˈself                              a thing that is itself important and not just a part of sth more important              本身重要的事                                                  the end justifies the ˈmeans                              (              saying)                        bad or unfair methods of doing sth are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive              只要目的正当，可以不择手段                                                  (reach) the end of the ˈline/ˈroad                              (to reach) the point at which sth can no longer continue in the same way              （达到）尽头，极限；穷途末路                                            ◆            A defeat in the second round marked the end of the line for last year's champion.            第二局的失利表明去年的冠军得主已卫冕无望。                                      end of ˈstory                  (            informal)                                (                          NAmE also                        end ˈof…            )                                used when you are stating that there is nothing more that can be said or done about sth              情况就是这样；就这么办                                                  ˌend to ˈend                              in a line, with the              endstouching              首尾相接连成一行                                            ◆            They arranged the tables end to end.            他们将桌子连接起来排成一行。                                      get/have your ˈend away                              (              BrE) (              slang)                        to have sex              性交                                                  go to the ˌends of the ˈearth                              to do everything possible, even if it is difficult, in order to get or achieve sth              走遍天涯海角；历尽千辛万苦                                            ◆            I'd go to the ends of the earth to see her again.            哪怕走遍天涯海角我也要再见她一面。                                      in the ˈend                  1          ★                      after a long period of time or series of events              最后；终于                                            ◆            He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant.            他尝试过各种各样的工作，最后当上了会计。                                    2          ★                      after everything has been considered              到头来；最终                                            ◆            You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck.            你可以尽最大的努力给主持面试的人留下深刻的印象，不过最终常常要视乎运气。                                      keep your ˈend up                              (              BrE) (              informal)                        to continue to be cheerful in a difficult situation              （在困境中）不泄气，保持乐观                                                  make (both) ends ˈmeet                              to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need              使收支相抵；勉强维持生计                                            ◆            Many families struggle to make ends meet.            许多家庭只能勉强维持生计。                                      no ˈend                              (              informal)                        very much              极其；非常                                            ◆            It upset me no end to hear they'd split up.            听说他们要离婚，我感到非常不安。                                      no ˈend of sth                              (              informal)                        a lot of sth              无数；大量；许多                                            ◆            We had no end of trouble getting them to agree.            我们费了九牛二虎之力才使他们同意。                                      not the end of the ˈworld                              (              informal)                        not the worst thing that could happen to sb              天不会塌下来；不是灭顶之灾                                            ◆            Failing one exam is not the end of the world.            一次考试不及格并非世界末日。                                      on ˈend                  1                      in a vertical position              竖着；直立着                                            ◆            It'll fit if you stand it on end.            如果把它竖着就放得进去了。                                    2                      for the stated length of time, without stopping              连续地；不断地                                            ◆            He would disappear for              weeks on end.                        他常常是连续几周不见人影。                                      put an ˈend to yourself | put an ˈend to it all                              to kill yourself              自杀；一了百了                                                  ☞more at                                    beginning                              ,                                    bitter                                   adj.            ,                                    burn                                   v.            ,                                    deep                                   adj.            ,                                    hair                              ,                                    hear                              ,                                    light                                   n.            ,                                    loose end                              ,                                    means                              ,                                    receive                              ,                                    rough                                   adj.            ,                                    sharp                                   adj.            ,                                    short                                   adj.            ,                                    thin                                   adj.            ,                                    wit                              ,                                    wrong                                   adj.                                  verb        ★                    [intransitive        ,     transitive      ]              to finish; to make sth finish        结束；终止                    ◆      The road ends here.      这条路到此为止。              ◆      How does the story end?      这个故事结局如何？              ◆      The speaker ended by suggesting some topics for discussion.      演讲者最后给出了几个讨论话题。              endwith sth              ◆      Her note ended with the words: ‘See you soon.’      她的便条以“再见”结束。              endsth              ◆      They decided to end their relationship.      他们决定断绝关系。              endsth with sth              ◆      They ended the play with a song.      他们以一首歌曲结束了这出戏。        + speech          ◆      ‘And that was that,’ she ended.      “就这样了。”她最后说。              IDIOMS              a/the sth to end all sths                              used to emphasize how large, important, exciting, etc. you think sth is              最大（或最重要、最激动人心等）的…                                            ◆            The movie has a car chase to end all car chases.            这部影片的汽车追逐场面非常刺激。                                      ˌend your ˈdays/ˈlife (in sth)                              to spend the last part of your life in a particular state or place              （在某种状态下或某处）度过余生，安度晚年                                            ◆            He ended his days in poverty.            他在贫穷中度过余生。                                      ˌend in ˈtears                              (              BrE) (              informal)                        if you say that sth will              end in tears,you are warning sb that what they are doing will have an unhappy or unpleasant result              （告诫时说）以痛苦而告终，结局悲惨                                                  ˈend it all | ˌend your ˈlife                              to kill yourself              自杀；一了百了                                                          PHRASAL VERBS                    ˈend in sth                  [no passive          ]                          1          ★                      to have sth as an ending              以…结尾；末端是                                            ◆            The word I'm thinking of ends in ‘-ous’.            我想到的这个词以 ous 结尾。                                    2          ★                      to have sth as a result              以…为结果；以…告终                                            ◆            Their long struggle ended in failure.            他们的长期努力以失败告终。                                ◆            The debate ended in uproar.            那场辩论最后以大吵大闹收场。                                      ★        ˌend ˈup                              to find yourself in a place or situation that you did not intend or expect to be in              最终成为；最后处于                                            enddoing sth                                ◆            I ended up doing all the work myself.            结果所有的活儿都是我一个人干了。                    + adv./prep.                      ◆            If you go on like this you'll end up in prison.            如果你继续这样，早晚得进监狱。                    + adj.                      ◆            If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead.            如果他继续那样开车，总有一天会把命都丢掉。                                          end            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Collins	end ★★★★★ /e̱nd/ 1 [N-SING 单数名词]最后部分；末尾 The end of something such as a period of time, an event, a book, or a film is the last part of it or the final point in it. [the N] The £5 banknote was first issued at the end of the 18th century... 五英镑面值的钞票最早在18世纪末发行。 The report is expected by the end of the year... 预期年底提交报告。 You will have the chance to ask questions at the end. 最后你会有提问的机会。 2 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]（使）结束；（使）终结 When a situation, process, or activity ends, or when something or someone ends it, it reaches its final point and stops. [V] [V n] The meeting quickly ended and Steve and I left the room... 会议很快结束了，我和史蒂夫离开了房间。 Talks have resumed to try to end the fighting... 会谈重新开始，以期结束战斗。 She began to weep. That ended our discussion. 她哭了起来，我们的讨论到此结束。 ending The ending of a marriage by death is different in many ways from an ending occasioned by divorce. 因死亡而结束婚姻和因离婚而结束婚姻有多方面的不同。 3 [N-COUNT 可数名词]结束；终止；结果；结局 An end to something or the end of it is the act or result of stopping it so that it does not continue any longer. [usu sing] The French government today called for an end to the violence... 今天法国政府呼吁结束暴力行为。 I was worried she would walk out or bring the interview to an end... 我担心她会离场或者终止采访。 Francis fined him two weeks' wages and said: 'That's the end of the matter.' 弗朗西斯扣了他两个星期的工资，然后说：“事情到此为止。” 4 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词]以…方式结束；终结 If you say that someone or something ends a period of time in a particular way, you are indicating what the final situation was like. You can also say that a period of time ends in a particular way. [V n prep/adv] [V prep] [Also V n by -ing] The markets ended the week on a quiet note... 全球股市波澜不惊地结束了一周的交易。 British Gas shares ended the day 1p up at 287p... 英国天然气公司股价上涨1便士，以287便士收盘。 The evening ended with a dramatic display of fireworks. 晚会以五彩斑斓的焰火表演结束。 5 [VERB 动词]（一段时间）结束，终结 If a period of time ends, it reaches its final point. [V] Its monthly reports on program trading usually come out about three weeks after each month ends... 程式交易月度报告通常在每月结束3周后出来。 The first figure shows sales for week ending July 27. 第一组数据显示截至7月27日的周销售量。 They hired eight college graduates to start work after the college year ends in March. 他们聘用了8名大学毕业生，他们将于3月份毕业后开始工作。 6 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](书、演说、表演等)以…为结尾，以…结束 If something such as a book, speech, or performance ends with a particular thing or the writer or performer ends it with that thing, its final part consists of the thing mentioned. [V with/on n] [V n with/on n] [V with quote] His statement ended with the words: 'Pray for me.'... 他的声明以“为我祈祷”结束。 The book ends on a lengthy description of Hawaii... 这本书以对夏威夷的冗长描述为结尾。 Dawkins ends his discussion with a call for liberation... 道金斯以呼吁解放结束了他的论述。 The memo ends: 'Please give this matter your most urgent attention.' 备忘录的结尾写道：“请将此事作为亟待处理事项。” 7 [VERB 动词]告终；收场 If a situation or event ends in a particular way, it has that particular result. [V in n] [V with n -ing] [V adv/adj] The incident could have ended in tragedy... 这起事件本会以悲剧收场。 The match ended in a draw... 那场比赛以平局收场。 Our conversations ended with him saying he would try to be more understanding... 我们的谈话结束时，他说他会争取去多体谅别人。 My own view is that we can have a relationship without worrying where it will end... 我自己的观点是：我们可以交往，不用担心结果会如何。 Shares ended 1.7 per cent firmer on the Frankfurt exchange. 法兰克福交易所收盘时股票上涨了1.7%。 8 [N-COUNT 可数名词]末端；尽头 The two ends of something long and narrow are the two points or parts of it that are furthest away from each other. [with supp] The company is planning to place surveillance equipment at both ends of the tunnel... 该公司计划在隧道两端安装监视设备。 A typical fluorescent lamp is a tube with metal electrodes at each end. 日光灯通常是一根两端装有金属电极的管子。 9 [N-COUNT 可数名词]末端；末梢；尖端 The end of a long, narrow object such as a finger or a pencil is the tip or smallest edge of it, usually the part that is furthest away from you. [usu with supp] He tapped the ends of his fingers together... 他同时轻轻地叩击着几根指尖。 She let the long cone of ash hang at the end of her cigarette. 她让长长的烟灰留在烟头上。 10 [VERB 动词]尖端有；最后部分是 If an object ends with or in a particular thing, it has that thing on its tip or point, or as its last part. [V with/in n] It has three pairs of legs, each ending in a large claw. 它有3对腿，每条腿上都有一只巨爪。 11 [VERB 动词]（河流等）终止，停住 A journey, road, or river that ends at a particular place stops there and goes no further. [V prep/adv] [Also V] The road ended at a T-junction... 道路的尽头是一个丁字路口。 The journey ends in the ancient city of Marrakesh. 旅行的终点是马拉喀什古城。 12 [N-COUNT 可数名词](等级的)一端，一头 End is used to refer to either of the two extreme points of a scale, or of something that you are considering as a scale. [with supp] At the other end of the social scale was the grocer, the village's only merchant... 社会等级的另一端是杂货店老板，村里唯一的商人。 The agreement has been criticised by extremist groups on both ends of the political spectrum. 协议遭到了极左翼和极右翼极端团体的批评。 13 [N-COUNT 可数名词](联系、旅行等的)一端，一方，一头 The other end is one of two places that are connected because people are communicating with each other by telephone or writing, or are travelling from one place to the other. [supp N] When he answered the phone, Ferguson was at the other end... 他接电话时，电话那一端是弗格森。 There was silence at the other end of the line... 电话那头没有声音。 Make sure to meet them at the other end. 确保在另一边与他们会合。 14 [N-COUNT 可数名词](项目、工作的)部分，方面 If you refer to a particular end of a project or piece of work, you mean a part or aspect of it, for example a part of it that is done by a particular person or in a particular place. [usu sing] [SPOKEN 口语] You take care of your end, kid, I'll take care of mine... 你管好你的事，孩子，我会管好我的。 Let's go up to the office and settle the business end of things. 咱们上楼到办公室去把公事搞定。 15 [N-COUNT 可数名词]目的；意图 An end is the purpose for which something is done or towards which you are working. [usu supp N] The police force is being manipulated for political ends... 有人为了政治目的在操纵警方。 Now the government is trying another policy designed to achieve the same end. 现在政府正在尝试实现殊途同归的另一项政策。 16 [VERB 动词]只存在于，仅限于（某一点） If you say that something ends at a particular point, you mean that it is applied or exists up to that point, and no further. [V adv/prep] Helen is also 25 and from Birmingham, but the similarity ends there... 海伦也是25岁，也来自伯明翰，但是相同之处仅此而已。 Does responsibility end at the fitting of car seats? 只负责安装好汽车座椅吗？ 17 [N-COUNT 可数名词]辞世；去世 You can refer to someone's death as their end, especially when you are talking about the way that they died or might die. [usu sing] [LITERARY 文] Soon after we had spoken to this man he had met a violent end. 我们和这个人谈话之后没多久，他就死于非命了。 18 [VERB 动词]结果是；最后是 If you end by doing something or end in a particular state, you do that thing or get into that state even though you did not originally intend to. [V by -ing] [V adv/prep] They ended by making themselves miserable... 结果是他们自找苦头。 They'll probably end back on the streets. 他们最后可能又会流落街头。 19 [PHRASE 短语]自杀；一了百了 If someone ends it all, they kill themselves. [V inflects] He grew suicidal, thinking up ways to end it all. 他萌生了自杀的念头，想出各种自我了断的办法。 20 [PHRASE 短语]把…都比下去 If you describe something as, for example, the deal to end all deals or the film to end all films, you mean that it is very important or successful, and that compared to it all other deals or films seem second-rate. [n PHR n] It was going to be a party to end all parties. 这将成为最棒的聚会。 ...the sale to end all sales at Harrods. 哈罗兹最大的一次特价促销 21 [PHRASE 短语]结束；终结 If something is at an end, it has finished and will not continue. [v-link PHR] The court has passed sentence and the matter is now at an end... 法庭已经作出了判决，现在这件事已经告一段落。 The recession is definitely at an end. 经济衰退无疑已经告终。 22 [PHRASE 短语]结束 If something comes to an end, it stops. [V inflects] The cold war came to an end. 冷战结束了。 23 [PHRASE 短语]最终；到头来 You say at the end of the day when you are talking about what happens after a long series of events or what appears to be the case after you have considered the relevant facts. [PHR with cl] [INFORMAL 非正式] At the end of the day it's up to the Germans to decide... 最终得由德国人来作决定。 At the end of the day, the board's not going to be too concerned with three or four more dollars. 到头来，董事会不会太操心多花了几个钱。 24 [PHRASE 短语]变得神志不清；变得不正常 If you say that someone has gone off the deep end, you mean that their mind has stopped working in a normal way and their behaviour has become very strange as a result. [V inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] I'm not sure she believes me. She probably just thinks I've gone off the deep end. 我不确定她是不是相信我。她可能只是觉得我神志不清了。 25 [PHRASE 短语](使)落入一无所知的无助境地 If you are thrown in at the deep end, you are put in a completely new situation without any help or preparation. If you jump in at the deep end, you go into a completely new situation without any help or preparation. [V inflects] [mainly BRIT 主英] It's a superb job. You get thrown in at the deep end and it's all down to you... 那是一份绝好的工作。你就像被抛到了泳池的深水区，一切都要靠自己。 The reason many people fail on diets is that they jump in at the deep end, making a complete change to their eating habits. 很多人节食失败的原因是他们对节食一窍不通，一下子完全改变了饮食习惯。 26 [PHRASE 短语]坚持到底 If you do something to the bitter end or to the very end, you continue to do it for as long as you can, although it may be very unpleasant or dangerous. [to/until PHR] We will fight to the bitter end to ensure our children get what is rightfully theirs. 我们会斗争到底，确保我们的孩子得到理应属于他们的东西。 27 [PHRASE 短语]最后；终于 You say in the end when you are saying what is the final result of a series of events, or what is your final conclusion after considering all the relevant facts. [PHR with cl] I toyed with the idea of calling the police, but in the end I didn't... 我拿不定主意是否报警，但最后还是没报。 Benny thought the president was sincere and sensitive, but, in the end, that's not what counts. 本尼认为总统很诚恳，会体谅人，但归根结底那些都没有用。 28 [PHRASE 短语]本身就值得做 If you consider something to be an end in itself, you do it because it seems desirable and not because it is likely to lead to something else. [usu v-link PHR] While he had originally traveled in order to study, traveling had become an end in itself. 尽管他原本是为了学习而旅行，但旅行过程本身也是一种享受。 29 [PHRASE 短语]坚持下去；尽自己的本分；做好自己的本职工作 If you have to keep your end up, or to keep up your end of something, you have to do something as well as other people, or as well as you are expected to do it. [V inflects] [INFORMAL 非正式] I had to keep my end up with other professors in the faculty... 我得和系里其他教授一起做好自己的本职工作。 He had trouble keeping up his end of a technical discussion. 他没能在一场技术探讨中坚持自己的立场。 30 [PHRASE 短语]使收支相抵；勉强维持生计 If you find it difficult to make ends meet, you can only just manage financially because you hardly have enough money for the things you need. [make inflects] With Betty's salary they barely made ends meet. 加上贝蒂的薪水，他们仅能勉强维持生计。 31 [PHRASE 短语]非常；许多 No end means a lot. [PHR after v] [INFORMAL 非正式] The problem was causing the poor woman no end of misery... 那个问题给这个可怜的女人带来了很多痛苦。 Teachers inform me that Tracey's behaviour has improved no end. 老师们告诉我特雷西的行为大有改善。 32 [PHRASE 短语]连续地；持续地 When something happens for hours, days, weeks, or years on end, it happens continuously and without stopping for the amount of time that is mentioned. [pl-n PHR] He is a wonderful companion and we can talk for hours on end... 他是个非常好的同伴，我们可以连续聊上好几个小时。 I spend days on end in this studio. 我一连几天呆在这个工作室里。 33 [PHRASE 短语]竖着；直立着 Something that is on end is upright, instead of in its normal or natural position, for example lying down, flat, or on its longest side. [PHR after v] 34 [PHRASE 短语]终止；结束 To put an end to something means to cause it to stop. [V inflects] Only a political solution could put an end to the violence. 只有政治解决方案才能终结暴力。 35 [PHRASE 短语]尽头；终点；末日 If a process or person has reached the end of the road, they are unable to progress any further. [PHR after v] Given the results of the vote, is this the end of the road for the hardliners in Congress? 从选举结果来看，这是不是国会中强硬派的末日？ 36 [PHRASE 短语]永远；一直 If you say that something will happen or be true until the end of time or to the end of time, you are emphasizing that it will always happen or always be true. [PHR after v] [emphasis] We can assume that the moon will continue to go around the earth until the end of time... 我们可以认定月亮会一直不停地继续围绕地球旋转。 I'll love her till the end of time. 我会爱她直到永远。 37 [PHRASE 短语]不是世界末日；没那么可怕 If you say that something bad is not the end of the world, you are trying to stop yourself or someone else being so upset by it, by suggesting that it is not the worst thing that could happen. [V inflects] Obviously I'd be disappointed if we don't make it, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. 显然，如果我们做不到我会失望，但这也不会是世界末日。 38 the end of your tether→see: tether ； to burn the candle at both ends→see: candle ； to make your hair stand on end→see: hair ； a means to an end→see: means ； to be on the receiving end→see: receive ； to get the wrong end of the stick→see: stick ； to come to a sticky end→see: sticky ； to be at your wits’ end→see: wit ；相关词组： end up
Oxford	end ★ / end ; NAmE end / noun , verb end ends ended ending noun ★ final part 最后部份 1 ★ the final part of a period of time, an event, an activity or a story （时间、事件、活动或故事的）终止，终结，结局，结尾 ◆ at the end ofthe week 在周末 ◆ We didn't leave until the very end. 我们直到最后才离开。 ◆ the end of the book 书的末尾 ◆ We had to hear about the whole journey from beginning to end. 我们只好从头到尾把整个旅行情况听完。 ◆ It's the end of an era. 这是一个时代的终结。 furthest part 末端 2 ★ the part of an object or a place that is the furthest away from its centre 末端；尽头；末梢 ◆ Turn right at the end of the road. 在路的尽头向右转。 ◆ I joined the end of the queue. 我站在了这队伍的最后。 ◆ Go to the end of the line! 到这条队的最后去！ ◆ You've got something on the end of your nose. 你的鼻尖上有点东西。 ◆ Tie the ends of the string together. 把绳子两端系在一起。 ◆ That's his wife sitting at the far endof the table. 坐在桌子远端的那位就是他妻子。 ◆ These two products are from opposite ends of the price range. 这两种产品一种是价格最高的，一种是价格最低的。 ◆ We've travelled from one end of Mexico to the other. 我们从墨西哥的一端旅行到了另一端。 ◆ They live in the end house. 他们住在最后的那座房子。 ☞see also big end , dead end , East End , split end , tail end finish 结束 3 ★ a situation in which sth does not exist any more 结束；破灭 ◆ the end of all his dreams 他所有梦想的破灭 ◆ The meeting came to an end (= finished). 会议结束了。 ◆ The war was finally at an end. 战争终于结束了。 ◆ The coup broughthis corrupt regime to an end. 政变结束了他的腐败统治。 ◆ There's no end in sightto the present crisis. 目前的危机无望结束。 ◆ They have called for an end toviolence. 他们呼吁停止暴力。 ◆ That was by no means the end of the matter. 事情决不可能到此为止。 aim 目的 4 an aim or a purpose 目的；目标 ◆ They are prepared to use violence in pursuit of their ends. 他们准备使用暴力来达到目的。 ◆ She is exploiting the current situation for her own ends. 她在利用目前的形势来达到自己的目的。 ◆ With this end in view (= in order to achieve this)they employed 50 new staff. 为了达到这个目标他们雇用了 50 名新职员。 ◆ We are willing to make any concessions necessary to this end (= in order to achieve this). 为达到此目的我们愿作出任何必要的让步。 ☞synonyms at target part of activity 部份活动 5 [usually singular ] a part of an activity with which sb is concerned, especially in business （尤指经营活动的）部份，方面 ◆ We need somebody to handle the marketing end of the business. 我们需要有人来处理业务的推广。 ◆ Are there any problems at your end? 你那边有什么问题吗？ ◆ I have kept my end of the bargain. 我已履行了我方的协议条件。 of telephone line/journey 电话线；旅程 6 [usually singular ] either of two places connected by a telephone call, journey, etc. 端点；终点 ◆ I answered the phone but there was no one at the other end. 我接了电话，但线路的另一端没有人。 ◆ Jean is going to meet me at the other end. 琼打算在那边终点站接我。 of sports field 运动场 7 one of the two halves of a sports field 半边球场 ◆ The teams changed ends at half-time. 上半场结束时双方交换了场地。 piece left 剩余物 8 ( BrE) a small piece that is left after sth has been used 剩余物；残余；残片 ◆ a cigarette end 烟蒂 ☞see also fag end , loose end , odds and ends death 死亡 9 [usually singular ] a person's death. People say ‘ end ’to avoid saying ‘ death ’. 辞世，过世（婉辞，与 death 同义） ◆ She came to an untimely end (= died young). 她英年早逝。 ◆ I was with him at the end (= when he died). 他临终时我在他身边。 ◆ ( literary) He met his end (= died)at the Battle of Waterloo. 他在滑铁卢战役中阵亡。 IDIOMS at the ˌend of the ˈday ( BrE) ( informal) used to introduce the most important fact after everything has been considered （考虑到所有情况后引出最重要的事实）最终，到头来 ◆ At the end of the day, he'll still have to make his own decision. 最终，他还得自己拿主意。 a bad/sticky ˈend ( BrE) something unpleasant that happens to sb, for example punishment or a violent death, usually because of their own actions 不愉快的结局；可悲的下场 ◆ He'll come to a sticky endone of these days if he carries on like that. 如果他继续那样下去，总有一天会落得个可悲的下场。 be at the end of sth to have almost nothing left of sth 所剩无几；到…的尽头（或极限） ◆ I'm at the end of my patience. 我已忍无可忍。 ◆ They are at the end of their food supply. 他们的食物储备已消耗殆尽。 be at the ˌend of your ˈtether ( BrE) ( NAmE be at the ˌend of your ˈrope ) to feel that you cannot deal with a difficult situation any more because you are too tired, worried, etc. 筋疲力尽；智穷力竭；山穷水尽 be the ˈend ( BrE) ( informal) when you say that people or situations are the end,you mean that you are annoyed with them 令人讨厌；惹人烦恼；让人无法容忍 an ˌend in itˈself a thing that is itself important and not just a part of sth more important 本身重要的事 the end justifies the ˈmeans ( saying) bad or unfair methods of doing sth are acceptable if the result of that action is good or positive 只要目的正当，可以不择手段 (reach) the end of the ˈline/ˈroad (to reach) the point at which sth can no longer continue in the same way （达到）尽头，极限；穷途末路 ◆ A defeat in the second round marked the end of the line for last year's champion. 第二局的失利表明去年的冠军得主已卫冕无望。 end of ˈstory ( informal) ( NAmE also end ˈof… ) used when you are stating that there is nothing more that can be said or done about sth 情况就是这样；就这么办 ˌend to ˈend in a line, with the endstouching 首尾相接连成一行 ◆ They arranged the tables end to end. 他们将桌子连接起来排成一行。 get/have your ˈend away ( BrE) ( slang) to have sex 性交 go to the ˌends of the ˈearth to do everything possible, even if it is difficult, in order to get or achieve sth 走遍天涯海角；历尽千辛万苦 ◆ I'd go to the ends of the earth to see her again. 哪怕走遍天涯海角我也要再见她一面。 in the ˈend 1 ★ after a long period of time or series of events 最后；终于 ◆ He tried various jobs and in the end became an accountant. 他尝试过各种各样的工作，最后当上了会计。 2 ★ after everything has been considered 到头来；最终 ◆ You can try your best to impress the interviewers but in the end it's often just a question of luck. 你可以尽最大的努力给主持面试的人留下深刻的印象，不过最终常常要视乎运气。 keep your ˈend up ( BrE) ( informal) to continue to be cheerful in a difficult situation （在困境中）不泄气，保持乐观 make (both) ends ˈmeet to earn just enough money to be able to buy the things you need 使收支相抵；勉强维持生计 ◆ Many families struggle to make ends meet. 许多家庭只能勉强维持生计。 no ˈend ( informal) very much 极其；非常 ◆ It upset me no end to hear they'd split up. 听说他们要离婚，我感到非常不安。 no ˈend of sth ( informal) a lot of sth 无数；大量；许多 ◆ We had no end of trouble getting them to agree. 我们费了九牛二虎之力才使他们同意。 not the end of the ˈworld ( informal) not the worst thing that could happen to sb 天不会塌下来；不是灭顶之灾 ◆ Failing one exam is not the end of the world. 一次考试不及格并非世界末日。 on ˈend 1 in a vertical position 竖着；直立着 ◆ It'll fit if you stand it on end. 如果把它竖着就放得进去了。 2 for the stated length of time, without stopping 连续地；不断地 ◆ He would disappear for weeks on end. 他常常是连续几周不见人影。 put an ˈend to yourself \| put an ˈend to it all to kill yourself 自杀；一了百了 ☞more at beginning , bitter adj. , burn v. , deep adj. , hair , hear , light n. , loose end , means , receive , rough adj. , sharp adj. , short adj. , thin adj. , wit , wrong adj. verb ★ [intransitive , transitive ] to finish; to make sth finish 结束；终止 ◆ The road ends here. 这条路到此为止。 ◆ How does the story end? 这个故事结局如何？ ◆ The speaker ended by suggesting some topics for discussion. 演讲者最后给出了几个讨论话题。 endwith sth ◆ Her note ended with the words: ‘See you soon.’ 她的便条以“再见”结束。 endsth ◆ They decided to end their relationship. 他们决定断绝关系。 endsth with sth ◆ They ended the play with a song. 他们以一首歌曲结束了这出戏。 + speech ◆ ‘And that was that,’ she ended. “就这样了。”她最后说。 IDIOMS a/the sth to end all sths used to emphasize how large, important, exciting, etc. you think sth is 最大（或最重要、最激动人心等）的… ◆ The movie has a car chase to end all car chases. 这部影片的汽车追逐场面非常刺激。 ˌend your ˈdays/ˈlife (in sth) to spend the last part of your life in a particular state or place （在某种状态下或某处）度过余生，安度晚年 ◆ He ended his days in poverty. 他在贫穷中度过余生。 ˌend in ˈtears ( BrE) ( informal) if you say that sth will end in tears,you are warning sb that what they are doing will have an unhappy or unpleasant result （告诫时说）以痛苦而告终，结局悲惨 ˈend it all \| ˌend your ˈlife to kill yourself 自杀；一了百了 PHRASAL VERBS ˈend in sth [no passive ] 1 ★ to have sth as an ending 以…结尾；末端是 ◆ The word I'm thinking of ends in ‘-ous’. 我想到的这个词以 ous 结尾。 2 ★ to have sth as a result 以…为结果；以…告终 ◆ Their long struggle ended in failure. 他们的长期努力以失败告终。 ◆ The debate ended in uproar. 那场辩论最后以大吵大闹收场。 ★ ˌend ˈup to find yourself in a place or situation that you did not intend or expect to be in 最终成为；最后处于 enddoing sth ◆ I ended up doing all the work myself. 结果所有的活儿都是我一个人干了。 + adv./prep. ◆ If you go on like this you'll end up in prison. 如果你继续这样，早晚得进监狱。 + adj. ◆ If he carries on driving like that, he'll end up dead. 如果他继续那样开车，总有一天会把命都丢掉。 end / end ; NAmE end /
LDC	end1 noun end2 verb endend1 /end/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1last part [singular] the last part of a period of time, event, activity, or story OPP beginning, startend of Costs are expected to double by the end of 2012.at the end What would she find at the end of her journey? Hooker’s death marked the end of an era. I played the tape from beginning to end.2finished [singular] a situation in which something is finished or no longer existsput/bring an end to something It’s hoped the talks may bring an end to the violence.call for/demand an end to something The EU is demanding an end to the ivory trade. At last it seemed the war might be coming to an end. The spacecraft is nearing the end of its useful life.be at an end He rose to indicate that the conversation was at an end. Well, I hope that’s the end of the matter. Another year has passed, with no end in sight to the suffering.3furthest part [countable] the part of a place or object that is furthest from its beginning or centreend of We sat at opposite ends of the table. He wore spectacles perched on the very end of his nose. The end of the pencil snapped. Jo joined the end of the line. the far end (=furthest from you) of the room The channel measures 20 feet from end to end.stand/place something on end (=in an upright position) He stood the box on end to open it.lay/place something end to end (=in a line, with the ends touching) bricks laid end to end4scale [countable usually singular] one of the two points that begin or end a scalelower/cheaper etc end the cheaper end of the price range At the opposite end of the political spectrum are the Marxist theories. Some teenagers are just a nuisance, but at the other end of the scale there are kids who pose a real threat.5connection [countable usually singular] one of two places that are connected by a telephone call, journey etcthe end of the phone/line Sometimes, all you need is a calm voice on the end of the phone. We’ll get a bus connection at the other end. Any problems at your end (=where you are)?6remaining piece [countable] especially British English a small piece of something that is left after you have finished with it: cigarette ends7aim [usually plural] an aim or purpose, or the result you hope to achievepolitical/military etc ends 40% of all research is undertaken for military ends. She’ll do anything to achieve her own ends. Every task has a clear end in view.to that end formal He wants to cut costs, and to that end is looking at ways of cutting the company’s operations.an end in itself (=something you do because you want to, not in order to get other advantages) IT is a tool for learning, not merely an end in itself.the end justifies the means (=used to say that doing bad things is acceptable if they achieve an important result)8part of an activity [singular] informal part of a job, activity, or situation that involves or affects one person or group of people: She works in the sales end of things.9sport [countable] one of the two halves of a sports field10death [countable usually singular] a word meaning death – used to avoid saying this directly: He met his end (=died) in a car accident.11at the end of the day spoken used to give your final opinion after considering all the possibilities: At the end of the day, it’s his decision.12for days/weeks etc on end for many days, weeks etc without stopping: He was tortured for days on end.13in the end after a period of time, or after everything has been done: What did you decide in the end?14end of (story) spoken informal used to mean that you will not say any more about something, or that the situation cannot be changed: I’m not going – end of story.15 the end of your tether/rope the point at which you are so angry and tired of a situation that you can no longer deal with it: Frustrated and bitter, Hogan had reached the end of his tether with politics.16the end of the road/line the end of a process, activity, or state: Our marriage had reached the end of the line.17make ends meet to have only just enough money to buy the things you need: When Mike lost his job, we could barely make ends meet.18it’s not the end of the world spoken used to tell someone that a problem is not as bad as they think19hold/keep your end up British English informal to stay brave and hopeful in a difficult situation20no end spoken informal very much: Your letter cheered me up no end.21no end of trouble/problems etc spoken informal a lot of trouble etc: This will cause no end of trouble.22the living end American English spoken used as an expression of slight disapproval – often used humorously: What will she do next? She’s the living end!23 go to the ends of the earth literary to do everything possible to achieve something: I’d go to the ends of the earth to be with him.24to the end of time literary forever → dead end , odds and ends , → be-all and end all at be2(15) , → to the bitter end at bitter1(6) , → burn the candle at both ends at burn1(19) , → jump/be thrown in at the deep end at deep1(17) , → go off at the deep end at deep1(18) , → be at a loose end at loose1(14) , → make somebody’s hair stand on end at hair(8) , → be on/at the receiving end (of something) at receive(5) , → be on the sharp end of at sharp1(19) , → come to a sticky end at sticky(6) , → the tail end of something at tail1(6) , → at your wits’ end at wit(7) , → get the wrong end of the stick at wrong1(16) GRAMMAR: Prepositions with end• You use at the end when talking about the last part of a story, book, film, game etc: · At the end, the hero dies.· There is a summary at the end of the chapter.• You often use at the end of when talking about the last part of a period of time: · Marco Polo travelled through Asia at the end of the 13th century. ✗Don’t say: in the end of the 13th century• In the end means the same as ‘eventually’. You use it when saying that something happens or after a long period of time or a lot of other things have happened: · In the end, she got her money back.· I’m sure we’ll win in the end.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1phrasesthe end of the day/week/month etc· Karen’s returning to the States at the end of the month.the end of March/July/December etc· My licence runs out at the end of May.the end of the war· The two men met once again before the end of the war.be/mark the end of an era (=be the end of a period of time in history that is known for a particular event, or for particular qualities)· The principal’s death marked the end of an era at the college.from beginning to end· Michael Jordon led the race from beginning to end.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbscome to an end (=end)· Arsenal’s ten-match unbeaten run came to an end with a 3–2 defeat at United.draw to an end (=to reach the end)· My holiday was drawing to an end.get to/reach the end of something· The 40 year-old power station has now reached the end of its operating life.put an end to something (=make something end)· A shoulder injury put an end to his baseball career.bring an end to something/bring something to an end (=make something end)· They began peace talks aimed at bringing an end to the civil war.call for/demand an end to something (=publicly ask for something to happen or be done)· The union is calling for an end to discrimination.adjectivesa sudden/abrupt end (=sudden and unexpected)· After the news leaked out, his political career came to a sudden end.an early end· Hopes of an early end to the conflict are fading.a fitting end to something (=right for a particular situation or occasion)· The fireworks display was a fitting end to the celebrations.phrasesthe end of the matter· If you think that’s the end of the matter, you’re mistaken.the end is in sight (=near)· After a three year wait, the end is finally in sight.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3adjectivesthe opposite/other end (of something)· Jon and his girlfriend were sitting at the opposite end of the bar.the far end (of something) (=furthest from you)· He walked to the far end of the room and sat at his desk.deep/shallow end (=used about the ends of a swimming pool where the water is deepest or least deep)· The kids were splashing about in the shallow end.phraseslay/place something end to end (=in a line, with the ends touching)· The roof tiles are laid end to end.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 8adjectivespolitical/military financial etc ends· The government exploited the situation for political ends.verbsachieve your own ends (=to get what you want, used to show disapproval)· Some people would do almost anything to achieve their own ends.phrasesto that end (=with that aim or purpose)· Our first priority is safety, and the airline is working to that end.an end in itself (=the thing that you want to achieve)· The programme is not an end in itself, but rather the first step the prisoner takes towards a new life.the end justifies the means (=used to say that something bad is acceptable, if it achieves a good result)· Their defence, that the end justifies the means, is not acceptable.a means to an end (=a way of achieving what you want)· To Joe, work was a means to an end, nothing more.with this end in view (=with this thing in mind as an aim)· We need to reduce costs, so with this end in view, the company is switching supplier.THESAURUS– Meaning 3end the part of a place or object that is furthest from the centre or the beginning: · the end of the table· the end of the streettip the end of something, especially something pointed: · the tip of your nose· an arrow tippoint the sharp end of something: · The point of the pencil broke. end1 noun end2 verb endend2 ●●● S1 W1 verb Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1a)[intransitive] if an event, activity, or story ends, it stops happening OPP start, begin: World War II ended in 1945.end with The festival will end with a spectacular laser show. b)[transitive] to make something stop happening OPP start, begin: The talks are aimed at ending the conflict.2[intransitive] to finish what you are doing OPP start, begin: I think we'll end there for today.end by doing something I’d like to end by inviting questions from the audience.3[intransitive] if a road, path, line etc ends, it reaches its final point OPP start, begin: This is where the line ends.4[transitive] to reach the final point in a period of time in a particular condition OPP start, begin: They ended the game with a score of 63-42. The company ended the year with record profits.5end your days to spend the last part of your life in a particular place or doing a particular thing: He ended his days in prison.6end your life/end it all to kill yourself7the ... to end all ... used to describe something that is the best, most important, or most exciting of its kind: the movie with the car chase to end all car chases8the year/week etc ending something used to refer to the year etc that ends on a particular date: the financial results for the year ending 31 Dec 2008GRAMMAREnd belongs to a group of verbs where the same noun can be the subject of the verb or its object.• You can say: · We will end the session with questions. In this sentence, ‘the session’ is the object of end.• You can say: · The session will end with questions. In this sentence, ‘the session’ is the subject of end.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSTHESAURUSend if a event, activity, or story ends, it stops happening: · How does the story end?· The school year ends in June.finish to end – use this about an organized event such as a meeting, party, or lesson, especially when saying what time it ends: · The meeting will finish at 5.30.· What time does your Spanish class finish?be over if an event, activity, or period of time is over, it has ended: · I can’t wait for our exams to be over.· The long summer vacation was almost over.come to an end to finally end – used about a period of time, a situation, or an activity that has continued for a long time: · The war finally came to an end six years later.draw to an end/to a close written to end gradually over a period of time – used in written descriptions: · These problems still remained as the twentieth century drew to an end.time is up if time is up, you are not allowed any more time to do something: · I wasn’t able to finish the test before the time was up.time runs out if time runs out, there is no more time available to do something, especially something important: · The desperate search for survivors continues, but time is running out.expire formal if a ticket, bank card, legal document etc expires, the period of time during which you can use it has ended: · I’m afraid we can’t accept this credit card – it expired last week.be at an end if something is at an end, it has ended: · We both knew that our marriage was at an end.· The long wait was at an end.end in phrasal verb1to finish in a particular way: One in three marriages ends in divorce.2it’ll (all) end in tears British English spoken used to say that something will have a bad result or not be successfulend up phrasal verb to be in a particular situation, state, or place after a series of events, especially when you did not plan it: He came round for a coffee and we ended up having a meal together. I wondered where the pictures would end up after the auction.end up doing something Most slimmers end up putting weight back on.end up with Anyone who swims in the river could end up with a nasty stomach upset.end up as He could end up as president.end up like I don’t want to end up like my parents.
WDF	end [end]ended, ending, ends CET4CET6考研IELTS n278 146344 26117 31726 32449 29135 26917 v533 88699 28676 12630 16597 21309 9487 NOUN255 5335390 VERB540 2813123 Spoken: 204381200 ended[39582] ending[16400] ends[32104] 结束(81%)，末端(6%)，部分(5%)，目标(4%)，死亡(2%)，半边球场(1%)，端点(1%) n.结束；目标；尽头；末端；死亡 vi.结束，终止；终结 vt.结束，终止；终结 n.(End)人名；(英、德)恩德

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