on end
US /ɒn ɛnd/
UK /ɒn ɛnd/
成语
1.
连续地, 不间断地
for a long period of time without stopping
示例:
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He worked for ten hours on end.
他连续工作了十个小时。
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It rained for three days on end.
雨连续下了三天。
2.
竖着, 直立地
in an upright position
示例:
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The books were stacked on end.
书本竖着堆放。
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He stood the broom on end in the corner.
他把扫帚竖着放在角落里。