| 释义 |
be at a loose end (or North American at loose ends)Have nothing specific to do: why don’t you stay to eat, if you’re at a loose end?...- He was at loose ends in his hometown, and hoped the Marines would give his life some ‘structure and discipline.’
- She added: ‘Not all young people out on the streets get into trouble, but this offers them an alternative to being bored and getting involved in things they might if they were at a loose end.’
- After he'd gone, on Sunday we were at a loose end and found ourselves driving back into the countryside, driving aimlessly.
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