Finishing, Canceling, or Delaying (Off)

无所事事地打发时间, 消磨时间

He admitted to sometimes beating off by simply staring out the window.

他承认有时只是盯着窗外打发时间。

取消, 中止

We might need to call off the picnic if it keeps raining.

如果继续下雨，我们可能需要取消野餐。

打勾, 核对

Please check the tasks off your list when finished.

完成后请勾选你清单上的任务。

划掉, 勾销

After finishing each assignment, the diligent student would cross it off the to-do list.

在完成每项作业后，勤奋的学生会将其从待办事项列表中划掉。

临阵退缩, 取消承诺

Despite promising to attend the party, she had to cry off due to a sudden work emergency.

尽管承诺参加派对，但由于突发的工作紧急情况，她不得不取消。

完成, 结束

The chef used fresh herbs to finish off the dish and make it perfect.

厨师用新鲜香草完成了这道菜，使其完美。

停止, 结束

The story leaves off with the protagonist facing an uncertain future, leaving readers eager for the sequel.

故事戛然而止，主角面临着不确定的未来，让读者渴望续集。

完成, 结束

After weeks of practice, the team polished off their final rehearsal flawlessly.

经过数周的练习，团队完美地完成了他们的最后一次排练。

推迟, 拖延

He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.

他总是把做作业推迟到最后一分钟。

因雨取消, 因雨延期

The soccer game was rained off because of the torrential downpour.

由于倾盆大雨，足球比赛被取消了。

挂断电话, 结束通话

She had to ring off quickly because she was running late.

她不得不快速挂断电话，因为她要迟到了。

圆满结束, 结束

The conference rounded off with a networking session for participants.

会议以参与者的社交环节圆满结束。

签署, 结束

After sharing the latest news, Mary signed off her email with warm regards and well-wishes.

在分享了最新消息后，玛丽以热情的问候和良好的祝愿结束了她的电子邮件。