finish something off
phrasal verb with finish verb uk/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/ us/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ/
(COMPLETE)
B2 完成;使完结
to complete the last part of something that you are doing
I want to finish off this essay before I go to bed. 我想写完这篇文章再上床睡觉。
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- The decorating is virtually finished - I just need to finish off the painting.
- I'll have to take this work home and finish it off tonight.
- Can you finish off this crossword for me? I'm stuck.
- She has a habit of finishing off other people's sentences.
- If you finish off that essay tonight, you'll be able to relax and enjoy the weekend.
(USE)
吃完;喝完;用完，耗尽
to eat, drink, or use the last part of something
We may as well finish off this wine - there's only a little bit left. 我们还不如把这瓶酒都喝了——反正只剩下一点了。
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- "Go on, finish off this tart, Paul." "Well, it seems a shame to let it go to waste."
- He finished off his pint and stood up to leave.
- There is a little paint left in this can, so let's finish that off first.
- When I've finished the pullover, I might finish off the rest of the wool by making some gloves.
- They've finished off all the bricks, but there's still another wall to build.