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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 usuallyat 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。 |