loose end

BrE

/ˌluːs ˈend/

NAmE

/ˌluːs ˈend/

noun

[usually plural]

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

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BrE

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NAmE usually

at loose ˈends

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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。