mid-term
/ˌmɪdˈtɜːm/ · /ˌmɪdˈtɝːm/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #4818 in the learning path
期中的；任期中段的
Definitions
adj. Happening halfway through an academic term or period in office.
期中的；任期中段的
n. An examination taken halfway through an academic term.
期中考试
Example
Our mid-term exams start after the spring holiday.
我们的期中考试在春假之后开始。
Mid-term assessments can help teachers identify learning difficulties before students take their final examinations.
期中测评有助于教师在学生参加期末考试之前发现学习困难。
Collocations
- mid-term exam
- mid-term assessment
- mid-term elections
Word family
- term (n.)
Usage tip
也常写作midterm；作名词指期中考试，多见于美语。
FAQ
- What does mid-term mean?
- Happening halfway through an academic term or period in office. An examination taken halfway through an academic term.
- How is mid-term pronounced?
- UK /ˌmɪdˈtɜːm/, US /ˌmɪdˈtɝːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
