deadline
/ˈdedlaɪn/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #5153 in the learning path
截止日期；最后期限
Definitions
n. The latest time by which something must be completed
截止日期；最后期限
Example
I stayed up late to meet the application deadline.
我熬夜赶在截止日期前完成了申请。
Setting a realistic deadline allows researchers to maintain quality without delaying the publication of important findings.
设定合理的截止日期能让研究人员保证质量，同时不耽误重要发现的发表。
Collocations
- meet a deadline
- miss a deadline
- extend a deadline
- a tight deadline
Synonyms
- time limit
Usage tip
按期完成用meet a deadline，不用catch。
FAQ
- What does deadline mean?
- The latest time by which something must be completed
- How is deadline pronounced?
- UK /ˈdedlaɪn/, US /ˈdedlaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
