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Language Point 34
Even though you can't reach both at once, is it possible to tie their ends together, using only a pair of pliers? (Para. 13)
Meaning: Even though you can't get both at the same time, do you think it possible to tie the two ends together with a pair of pliers?
at once: at the same time or all at one time
I can't do two things at once.
我不能同时做两件事情。
She is at once clever and restrained.
她既聪明又谦虚。
end: the two "ends" of something long and narrow are the two points or parts of it that are furthest away from each other.
Every stick has two ends.
凡事总有利又有弊。
She's on the other end of the wire (or line).
她在电话的另一端。
the end of one's nose
鼻子尖
cigarette ends
香烟头
