at a loose end

at a loose end的音标是[əˈeɪt lɪu sən]，基本翻译是“无事可做”。速记技巧是：at a=没，loose=散的，end=结束。

at a loose end的英文词源为：

1. at：表示“在…方面”

2. a：无特殊含义，为限定词，置于名词前，表示“一个”

3. loose：松散的，不紧密的

4. end：末端，尽头

该词组的意思为“无所事事，没有事可做”。其英文词源解释了该词组所表达的含义，即一个人或事物没有明确的目标或方向，处于一种无目的、无计划的状态。

变化形式：

1. 复数形式：at loose ends

2. 过去式：at a loose end

3. 过去分词：at a loose end

相关单词：

1. off the leash：无拘无束，自由自在

2. unattached：无牵挂的，独立的

3. aimless：无目标的，没有目的的

4. directionless：没有方向的，迷茫的

5. aimlessness：无目的性，没有目标

6. scattered：分散的，零散的

7. scattered thoughts：零散的想法

8. scattered ideas：零散的想法

9. scattered fragments：零散的片段

10. scattered bits：零散的碎片或部分

以上单词都与“无所事事，没有事可做”这一含义相关。这些单词反映了人类在面对不确定性和迷茫时的不同状态和应对方式。

短语：

1. at a loose end 不知所措

2. at the end of one"s rope 精疲力竭

3. at the end of the day 最终

4. at the end of the line 最终

5. at the end of the road 尽头

6. at the end of the day 结束

7. at the end of the budget 预算结束

例句：

1. I was at a loose end after my vacation and couldn"t wait to start work again.

2. She was feeling at the end of her rope after enduring months of abuse from her boss.

3. At the end of the road, we found ourselves in a beautiful valley.

4. After a long journey, we were at the end of our budget and needed to find a place to rest for the night.

5. At the end of the day, we all gathered around the fire and shared our experiences of the day.

6. I"m feeling at a loose end this weekend, what should I do?

7. I"m struggling to find something to do at the end of my vacation, what should I do?

英文小作文：

I"m feeling at a loose end after my vacation, and I"m not sure what to do with myself. I"ve been thinking about going on a trip, but I don"t know where to go or what to do there. I don"t want to spend my whole vacation sitting around doing nothing, but I don"t want to be bored either. So, what should I do? Maybe I should try something new, like going on a cooking class or taking a dance class. Maybe I should try something relaxing like going to a spa or doing some yoga. Or maybe I should just stay home and watch movies or read a book. Whatever I decide to do, I hope it will be fun and fulfilling!