| 单词 | finish |
| 释义 | finish —finish /ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ noun [C] (COMPLETE/END) ► B1 the end of a race, or the last part of something: » a close finish» They replayed the finish in slow motion.Thesaurus+: ↑Ends and endingsWord Builder:–Nouns: finish–Adjectives: finished, unfinished–Verbs: finish• • • Extra Examples:» The runner collapsed just a few paces from the finish.» I'm a realist - I knew there was no way I could win, so I swam for a good finish, for points.» John left early, but we stayed until the finish.» It was one of the most exciting finishes I've ever seen.» There was a very close finish in the men's 100 metres.noun [C] (WOOD) F0 the condition of the surface of a material such as wood: » Look at the lovely shiny finish on that piano.Thesaurus+: ↑Polishing and polishesF0 the last covering of varnish, polish, or paint, that is put onto something: » Even a clear finish will alter the colour of wood slightly.Thesaurus+: ↑Polishing and polishesverb (COMPLETE/END) ↑Verb Endings for finish A1 [I or T] to complete something or come to the end of an activity: » I'll call you when I've finished my homework.» Please place your questionnaire in the box when you've finished.» She finished (the concert) with a song from her first album.» She finished second (= in second place) in the finals.» [+ -ing verb] Have you finished reading that magazine?» They've already run out of money and the building isn't even half-finished (= half of it has not been completed).Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an endA1 [I] to end: » The meeting should finish around four o'clock.» The play finishes with a song.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an endB1 [T] to eat, drink, or use something completely so that none remains: » Make sure she finishes her dinner.» He finished his drink and left.» We finished (= ate all of) the pie last night.Thesaurus+: ↑Using and misusingWord Builder:–Nouns: finish–Adjectives: finished, unfinished–Verbs: finish• • • Extra Examples:» We've got two clear weeks in which to finish the decorating.» Did you finish your essay in the allotted time?» School starts at 9 a.m. and finishes at 3.30 p.m.» I'll be with you directly I've finished this letter.» When do you envisage finishing the project?verb [T] (WOOD) ↑Verb Endings for finish ► F0 If you finish something made of wood, you give it a last covering of paint, polish, or varnish so that it is ready to be used.Thesaurus+: ↑Carpentry and joineryThesaurus+: ↑Polishing and polishes |
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