end
Significado: The final part of something; to finish or conclude
'End' refers to the final part, point, or limit of something in time or space. As a verb, it means to bring something to a conclusion or to reach a final point. Common phrases include 'in the end' (finally), 'at the end of the day' (ultimately), and 'make ends meet' (manage financially).
Ejemplos
- The film was brilliant right up until the end. 这部电影直到结尾都很精彩。La película fue brillante hasta el final.その映画は最後まで素晴らしかった。그 영화는 끝까지 훌륭했다.
- What time does the meeting end? 会议几点结束?¿A qué hora termina la reunión?会議は何時に終わりますか?회의는 몇 시에 끝나나요?
- They live at the end of our street. 他们住在我们街道的尽头。Viven al final de nuestra calle.彼らは私たちの通りの突き当たりに住んでいます。그들은 우리 거리 끝에 살고 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'ende', from Proto-Germanic '*andijaz'. Related to German 'Ende', Dutch 'einde', and Sanskrit 'anta'. One of the oldest core words in English, virtually unchanged in meaning since the earliest recorded texts.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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