"in the can" in Chinese (Simplified)
完成拍完(电影)
Definition
这个非正式表达意思是某件事(通常是电影或项目)已经完成,也可以指已经录制或保存了。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'In the can' 多用于影视行业,表示作品已经完成。表达很口语化,适合非正式场合。'can' 偶尔也可指厕所,但这个意义很少见。
Examples
The movie is finally in the can.
电影终于**完成**了。
Our group project is in the can now.
我们的组项目现在已经**完成**了。
After months of work, the album is in the can.
经过几个月努力,专辑总算**完成**了。
Let's celebrate—the documentary is finally in the can!
我们庆祝一下吧,纪录片终于**拍完**了!
Don't worry, your interview is already in the can.
别担心,你的采访已经**录完**了。
Once the scenes are in the can, the team starts editing.
镜头**拍完**后,团队就开始剪辑了。