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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌopen-ˈended adjective  1 LIMITsomething that is open-ended does not have a definite answer or definite rules about how it must be done 无确定答案的;无限制的 an open-ended question 无确定答案的问题 These interviews are fairly open-ended. 这些采访相当自由随意。2 FREE TO DO WHAT YOU WANTwithout a particular ending time 无最终期限的,无时间限制的 an open-ended agreement 无最终期限的协议
Examples from the Corpus
open-endedThe summit meeting was intended to be wide-ranging and open-ended.The problem here is more open-ended.This would contradict the open-ended accessibility that is the hallmark of unit trusts.As well as practice exercises, students should be encouraged to do more open-ended activities.The maintenance of bit-perfect records requires an open-ended commitment to periodic copying and checking.We were given open-ended leads such as: Where does your answer fit in?The optimists, endowed with faith in science, technology, and the free market, see open-ended possibilities for mankind.Although this trigger, like other triggers, presents open-ended problematic situations, critical thinking does not occur spontaneously.He didn't know how to reply to the open-ended question.an open-ended run at the theaterScrawly tunes, cloudy observations, open-ended sentiments ultimately leading to an unsatisfactory half-digested aftertaste.
From Longman Business Dictionaryopen-endedˌopen-ˈended adjective if someone’s involvement in something is open-ended, it has no limit or endThe White House asked Congress for open-ended authority to cover the Pentagon’s costs.Our commitment to the project is totally open-ended, and we will pay all expenses.
ˌopen-ˈended adjectiveChineseSyllable
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open-ended
ˌopen-ˈended adjective
1. something that is open-ended does not have a definite answer or definite rules about how it must be done:
    an open-ended question
    These interviews are fairly open-ended.
2. without a particular ending time:
    an open-ended agreement


open-endedBrE /ˌəʊpən ˈendɪd/ 🔊NAmE /ˌoʊpən ˈendɪd/ 🔊 adjectivewithout any limits, aims or dates fixed in advance 无限制的;无确定目标的;无期限的an open-ended discussion无限制的自由讨论The contract is open-ended. 本合同是无限期的。🔊🔊