"end in tears" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 以哭泣告终

Definition

某事如果“以哭泣告终”，就是指它以不好的结局、伤心或失望结束，往往有人哭泣。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

口语表达，多用于警告计划、决定等会很糟糕地结束。往往并非真的有人哭，而是象征着失望或伤心。

Examples

Their argument will probably end in tears.

他们的争吵很可能会**以哭泣告终**。

The party didn't go well and it ended in tears.

聚会没办好，最后**以哭泣告终**。

Be careful, this game could end in tears.

小心，这个游戏可能会**以哭泣告终**。

I told you borrowing his bike would end in tears!

我就说借他自行车肯定会**以哭泣告终**！

Every time they try to work together, it ends in tears.

他们每次试图一起工作，最后都**以哭泣告终**。

That risky plan is just going to end in tears for everyone involved.

那个冒险的计划只会让所有人**以哭泣告终**。