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感觉到使用英语短语时 “be at your wit's end（黔驴技穷，没办法了）”？那么就来看本期节目吧！名词 “end” 既可以表示 “事情的结果”，比如 “means to an end（完成某事的必经之路或必要手段）”；也可以比喻事物的 “终结，结束”，比如 “at the end of the day（归根结底，到头来）”。看节目，跟主持人 Georgie 学习四个包含单词 “end” 的短语。

用法总结

1. “be at your wit's end” 黔驴技穷，没办法了

• Will you help me fix my computer? I've tried everything and now I'm at my wit's end.

• Aren't you going to help him? It seems like he's at his wit's end with his project.

2. “means to an end” 完成某事的必经之路或必要手段

• I don't really like my job, but it means I can save up for my travels so it's just a means to an end really.

• Nobody really prefers that solution, but it's a means to an end, so everyone agreed.

3. “end of story” 没什么可说的了，情况就是这样

• Right kids, it's very late and it's time for bed – end of story!

• I mopped the floor so you should do the dishes, end of story.

4. “at the end of the day” 归根结底，到头来

• I always listen to my parents' advice, but at the end of the day, it's still my decision.

• At the end of the day, your manager gives you a promotion because you are competent, not because of a private relationship.