词组 | tail end |
释义 | tail end1. The rear or hindmost part of a person or animal; the place where an animal's tail is or would be. The fish can be identified by the distinctive purple stripes on its tail end. I fell off the horse and landed right on my tail end. 2. The very final stretch, part, or period of something. I'm getting to the tail end of the book Carol got me for Christmas. The singer just walked off the stage at the tail end of the concert without saying a word. tail end (of something)1. The rearmost part of something. Don't hold your breath—you're at the tail end of the list of applications. 2. The last or concluding part of something. The famous author only appeared at the tail end of the panel. tail end1. The rear or hindmost part, as in Douglas was at the tail end of the academic procession. [Mid-1700s] 2. The very end, the conclusion, as in Only at the tail end of his speech did he thank his sponsors. [Mid-1800s] tail-end n. the back end of something or someone. He was at the tail-end of the long line. |
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