round off

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral

Meaning: To complete nicely or approximate a number

圆满结束或取整数字
Completar satisfactoriamente o redondear un número
うまく締めくくる、または数字を丸める
멋지게 마무리하다, 또는 수를 반올림하다

To bring to a satisfying conclusion or adjust numbers.

达到令人满意的结论或调整数字。用于愉快地结束活动或将数字四舍五入到方便的数值。
Llegar a una conclusión satisfactoria o ajustar números. Se usa para terminar eventos de manera agradable o redondear números a cifras convenientes.
満足のいく結論に導く、または数字を調整する。イベントを気持ちよく終わらせたり、数字を便利な数値に丸めたりするために使われる。
만족스럽게 마무리 짓다, 또는 숫자를 조정하다.
Base verb: round
Particle: off
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. Let's round off the evening with a toast.
    让我们举杯来为今晚画上圆满的句号吧。
    Rematemos la velada con un brindis.
    乾杯で今夜を締めくくりましょう。
    건배로 저녁을 마무리하자.
  2. Round off to the nearest ten.
    四舍五入到最接近的十。
    Redondea al diez más cercano.
    十の位に四捨五入しなさい。
    십의 자리로 반올림해.
  3. A dessert to round off the meal.
    用一道甜点来为这顿饭收尾。
    Un postre para rematar la comida.
    食事を締めくくるデザート。
    식사를 마무리할 디저트.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: completion, numbers, conclusions

Tone: satisfying

✓ Do Say

  • Round it off
    圆满结束
    Redondear
    きれいに締めくくる
    깔끔하게 마무리하다

Origin & History

From rounding edges to complete something.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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