terminate
/ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ · /ˈtɝːməneɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6833 in the learning path
终止；结束
Definitions
v. To end something, or to come to an end.
终止；结束
v. For a transport service, to reach its final stop.
到达终点
Example
We decided to terminate our gym membership last month.
我们上个月决定终止健身房会员资格。
Employers should not terminate contracts without providing clear reasons and allowing workers sufficient time to respond.
雇主终止合同时，应提供明确理由，并给予员工充足的回应时间。
Collocations
- terminate a contract
- terminate employment
- terminate at a station
Word family
- termination (n.)
- terminal (adj.)
Synonyms
- end
- discontinue
Antonyms
- begin
- continue
Usage tip
正式用词；可及物或不及物，列车终到用at。
FAQ
- What does terminate mean?
- To end something, or to come to an end. For a transport service, to reach its final stop.
- How is terminate pronounced?
- UK /ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/, US /ˈtɝːməneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
