内容简介
感觉到使用英语短语时 “be at your wit’s end(黔驴技穷,没办法了)”?那么就来看本期节目吧!名词 “end” 既可以表示 “事情的结果”,比如 “means to an end(完成某事的必经之路或必要手段)”;也可以比喻事物的 “终结,结束”,比如 “at the end of the day(归根结底,到头来)”。看节目,跟主持人 Georgie 学习四个包含单词 “end” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “be at your wit’s end” 黔驴技穷,没办法了
- Will you help me fix my computer? I’ve tried everything and now I‘m at my wit’s end.
- Aren’t you going to help him? It seems like he‘s at his wit’s end with his project.
2. “means to an end” 完成某事的必经之路或必要手段
- I don’t really like my job, but it means I can save up for my travels so it’s just a means to an end really.
- Nobody really prefers that solution, but it’s a means to an end, so everyone agreed.
3. “end of story” 没什么可说的了,情况就是这样
- Right kids, it’s very late and it’s time for bed – end of story!
- I mopped the floor so you should do the dishes, end of story.
4. “at the end of the day” 归根结底,到头来
- I always listen to my parents’ advice, but at the end of the day, it’s still my decision.
- At the end of the day, your manager gives you a promotion because you are competent, not because of a private relationship.