finish
finish — 動詞
1. to reach the point where a task, activity, or piece of work is entirely done, so
完成；做完
結束一項任務或活動
to reach the point where a task, activity, or piece of work is entirely done, so that you stop working on it
Mizuki finished her history essay just before the midnight deadline.
Mizuki 在午夜截止時間前完成了她的歷史論文。
finish + noun phrase (direct object)
The construction crew finished painting the school gymnasium yesterday afternoon.
建築隊昨天下午完成了學校體育館的油漆工作。
finish + gerund
Hari finished with the vacuum cleaner and put it back in the cupboard.
Hari 用完了吸塵器，把它放回櫃子裡。
Benjamin finished his training session and went straight home to shower.
Benjamin 完成了訓練，直接回家淋浴。
The concert finished with a lively drum performance that got everyone clapping.
音樂會以一段熱鬧的鼓樂表演作結，讓大家都拍手叫好。
文法句型
finish + noun phrase
finish + gerund
finish with + noun phrase
用法筆記
To finish a task implies that all parts are done — not simply that you have stopped. For a task you have stopped but not completed, use stop or pause instead.
常見錯誤
2. to stop happening or being done, because there is no more of something or the al
結束；終了
事件或活動自然結束
to stop happening or being done, because there is no more of something or the allowed time has run out
The school term finishes on June 22 and students leave for summer break.
這學期在 6 月 22 日結束，學生們便放暑假了。
finish + on [date] specifying when an event ends
The movie finishes with a shocking twist that nobody in the cinema expected.
那部電影以一個出人意料的劇情轉折收尾，全場觀眾都沒想到。
Dylan's speech finishes with a quote from an old folk tale his grandmother told him.
Dylan 的演講以祖母告訴他的一則古老民間故事中的一句話作結。
The match finished in a tie after both teams scored three goals each.
比賽以平局收場，兩隊各進了三個球。
Linh's shift finishes at midnight, so she usually eats dinner after work.
Linh 的班次在午夜結束，所以她通常下班後才吃晚餐。
文法句型
finish + adverb of time/place
finish + by/at/in/with
用法筆記
This sense is intransitive only — you cannot 'finish something' when you mean 'end it'. Use end or stop as transitive alternatives.
3. to take in or consume the very last bit of food, drink, or a supply, leaving non
吃光；用盡
消耗殆盡，不留剩餘
to take in or consume the very last bit of food, drink, or a supply, leaving none behind
Naoko finished the bottle of milk and added it to the shopping list.
Naoko 喝完了那瓶牛奶，把它加到購物清單上。
finish + consumable object (food/drink)
The kids finished all the pizza before the guests even arrived at the party.
孩子們在客人到場之前就把所有披薩吃光了。
Chidi finished the remaining paint while touching up the window frames.
Chidi 用完了剩下的油漆來修補窗框。
Walid finished the bag of rice and planned to buy another one on Saturday.
Walid 吃完了那袋米，打算星期六再去買一袋。
Élise finished her coffee and placed the empty cup on the tray by the door.
Élise 喝完了咖啡，把空杯子放在門邊的托盤上。
- consume
more formal; used for both food and resources
- eat up / drink up
informal phrasal verbs, often used with children
- use up
emphasises that nothing remains
文法句型
finish + noun phrase (food, drink, supply)
常見錯誤
4. to put a final layer of paint, varnish, wax, or polish onto a wooden surface to
塗最後一層
為木製品上最後一層漆或亮光漆
to put a final layer of paint, varnish, wax, or polish onto a wooden surface to protect it and give it a desired appearance
The carpenter finished the oak table with a clear varnish to show the wood grain.
木匠在橡木餐桌上塗了一層透明亮光漆，以顯露木紋。
finish + object + with + coating material
Rodrigo finished the picture frame in a dark walnut stain before adding the glass.
Rodrigo 在相框上塗了一層深色胡桃木染色劑，然後才裝上玻璃。
finish + object + in + colour/stain
The shelves were finished with a matte lacquer that resists scratches and heat.
那些層板塗上了一層能抗刮耐熱的霧面漆。
Adina finished the wooden jewellery box in a glossy red paint her daughter chose.
Adina 在木製珠寶盒上塗了一層女兒挑選的亮紅色油漆。
The bench was finished with two coats of outdoor sealant to protect it from rain.
那張長凳塗了兩層室外保護漆，以防日曬雨淋。
文法句型
finish + noun phrase + in/with + coating material
用法筆記
Frequently used in the passive voice. The object is always the wooden item being treated, not the coating material itself.
finish — 名詞
1. the last section or closing moment of an event, race, competition, or process
終點；結尾
比賽終點或事件的最後部分
the last section or closing moment of an event, race, competition, or process
The runners sprinted towards the finish, and the crowd roared as the winner crossed.
跑者們衝向終點，觀眾在冠軍選手越過終點線時大聲歡呼。
the finish — the end point of a race
It was a close finish between the two teams, decided by just one point.
兩隊比賽到最後一刻才分出勝負，僅差一分。
a close finish — a very tight contest
The film was entertaining from start to finish, with no slow parts at all.
這部電影從頭到尾都很有趣，完全沒有沉悶的部分。
Valentina crossed the finish line in first place, breaking the school record by three seconds.
Valentina 第一個越過終點線，以三秒之差打破了學校紀錄。
The project was stressful until the very finish, when everything finally came together well.
這個計畫直到最後一刻都很緊張，最後總算順利完成。
- end
broader; can refer to any endpoint, not just of timed events
- conclusion
more formal; used for written works, speeches, arguments
- close
suggests the final moments of an event
用法筆記
Often used in fixed phrases: from start to finish, a close finish, the finish line. The finish line is literal (race) while the finish is more general.
常見錯誤
2. the look and feel of a surface after it has been treated or polished, especially
質感；光澤
表面經過處理後的質感與外觀
the look and feel of a surface after it has been treated or polished, especially in terms of smoothness and shine
The dining table has a smooth, glossy finish that reflects the light beautifully.
這張餐桌有著平滑亮面的質感，能美麗地反射光線。
glossy finish / smooth finish — common adjective pairs
Obi prefers a matte finish on his furniture because it hides fingerprints and dust.
Obi 偏好在家具上使用霧面質感，因為不易留下指紋和灰塵。
matte finish — opposite of glossy
The metal trim was given a brushed finish that gives it a soft, modern look.
那金屬邊條經過拉絲處理，呈現柔和現代的質感。
Alessia chose a satin finish for the bathroom walls because it is easy to clean.
Alessia 為浴室牆壁選用緞面漆，因為容易清潔。
Kenji admired the smooth satin finish on the oak bedside table he had just built.
Kenji 欣賞著他剛做好的橡木床頭櫃上那層光滑的緞面質感。
用法筆記
Typically modified by adjectives describing the appearance: glossy, matte, satin, brushed, smooth, rough. Do not confuse with noun/3 (the coating itself).
3. the last protective or decorative layer of a substance such as varnish, polish,
塗層；面漆
塗在表面的最後一層漆或保護層
the last protective or decorative layer of a substance such as varnish, polish, paint, or wax applied to a surface
Apply a clear coat of finish to the bookshelf to protect it from dust.
在書架上塗一層透明保護漆，以防灰塵堆積。
apply a finish — common verb + noun collocation
The painter uses a water-based finish because it dries faster and smells less strong.
油漆工使用水性面漆，因為它乾得快而且氣味較淡。
water-based finish vs. oil-based finish
Lauren bought a spray finish for the small wooden ornaments she makes as gifts.
Lauren 買了一罐噴漆，用來處理她做來送人的小木飾品。
The antique chair needs another layer of finish before it can be put on display.
那張古董椅子需要再塗一層漆，才能擺出來展示。
Noor applied a durable outdoor finish to the garden bench to protect it from rain.
Noor 在花園長凳上塗了一層耐候面漆，以防雨水侵蝕。
用法筆記
Refers to the material itself (the varnish, paint, or polish), unlike noun/2 which refers to the resulting surface quality. A product label might say 'finish' to mean the coating material.