business end

短语

使用的一头, 锐利的一头

发音

AU /ˈbɪznɪs ˌɛnd/

词形变化

business ends 复数 business ends

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The part of a day, event, or place (such as a city or district) used for business activities.

  2. 2.

    The part of an object (chiefly a tool or weapon) that is physically used for its operation, rather than some other part such as the part by which it is held.

    习语

    staring down the business end of a [calibre of pistol here]

    The business end of a hammer is known as the head.

  3. 3.

    The part of an activity, period of time, etc., which is most important and produces the significant result.

    习语 引申义

词源

From business (noun) + end (noun).

来源：wiktionary