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finishing

UK //ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ//US //ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'finisshen',来自古法语 'finir',意为“完成”,最终源自拉丁语 'finire'(结束)。

noun

❶ 指完成某事的最后阶段或动作,通常涉及细节的完善或收尾工作。

“The finishing of the project took longer than expected.”

(项目的收尾工作比预期花费了更长时间。)

“She is responsible for the finishing touches on the painting.”

(她负责为这幅画作最后的润色。)

同义词:completion, finalization, conclusion

adjective

❶ 用于描述某物在最后阶段的特性或状态,通常指装饰或修饰的部分。

“The finishing coat of paint made the wall look perfect.”

(最后一层油漆让墙面看起来完美无瑕。)

“She applied a finishing layer of polish to the table.”

(她在桌子上涂了最后一层抛光剂。)

同义词:final, last, concluding

常见短语

finishing touch — 指完成某事的最后一步或细节,通常用于强调完美或完整的收尾。

“Adding a ribbon was the finishing touch to the gift.”

(系上丝带是礼物的最后点缀。)

finishing line — 指比赛或任务的终点线,象征完成或结束。

“The runner crossed the finishing line first.”

(这位跑步选手第一个冲过终点线。)