| 释义 |
endingending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ ●●○ noun ► a happy/sad/surprise ending The story has a surprise ending. THESAURUSlast part► end the last part of something such as a period of time, activity, book, or movie: I liked the play, especially the end. We didn’t leave until the very end (=the final part of something). ► conclusion formal the last part of something such as a play or book, or of a long event: The agreement came at the conclusion of a long series of talks. ► ending the end of a story, movie, or play: The book was really good, but I was surprised by the ending. ► close formal the end of an activity or period of time: The company’s shares were worth $2.27 each at the close of trading today. ► finish the end of a race: It was a very close finish, with the winner only 0.18 seconds ahead of the nearest runner. 1[countable] the way in which a story, movie, etc. finishes: a happy/sad/surprise ending The story has a surprise ending.► see thesaurus at end12[singular, uncountable] the act of permanently ending a process, situation, or activity: ending of the ending of sanctions3[countable] a part that can be added to the end of a word: Gerunds have the ending “-ing.” → see also nerve endings |