单词
finish
英 ['f?n??]
美['f?n??]
基本信息
- vt. 完成；结束；用完
- vi. 结束，终止；终结
- n. 结束；完美；回味（葡萄酒）
CET4TEM4考研CET6中高频词基本词汇
英英释意
- 1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance);
- "the boat had a metallic finish"
- "he applied a coat of a clear finish"
- "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly"
- 2. designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race);
- "excitement grew as the finish neared"
- "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"
- "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish"
- 3. the act of finishing;
- "his best finish in a major tournament was third"
- "the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause"
- 4. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey);
- "a crowd assembled at the finish"
- "he was nearly exhuasted as their destination came into view"
- 5. the temporal end; the concluding time;
- "the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"
- "the market was up at the finish"
- "they were playing better at the close of the season"
- 6. (wine tasting) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed);
- "the wine has a nutty flavor and a pleasant finish"
- 7. event whose occurrence ends something;
- "his death marked the ending of an era"
- "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"
- 8. the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict);
- "booze will be the finish of him"
- "it was a fight to the finish"
- 9. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality;
- "they performed with great polish"
- "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"
- "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
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