expiration

• n. 呼气；终结；届期

英文词源

expiration (n.)

early 15c., "vapor, breath," from Middle French expiration, from Latin expirationem/exspirationem (nominative expiratio/exspiratio) "a breathing out, exhalation," noun of action from past participle stem of expirare/exspirare "breathe out; breathe one's last" (see expire). Meaning "termination, end, close" is from 1560s.

双语例句

1. Check the expiration date on your passport.

检查一下你护照上的截止日期。

来自《权威词典》

2. Period may be extended upon expiration ( through agreement ).

通过协议可以延长期限.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3. Your girlfriend's past her expiration date, and we're crazy?

你的女朋友是个死人说我们疯了?

来自电影对白

4. Can I have your credit card number followed by the expiration date?

能告诉我你的信用卡号码和它的到期日 吗 ?

来自电影对白

5. Yes, it will be refunded to you at the expiration of the lease.

是的, 租约期满时,押金退回.

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