to terminate
01
终止, 结束
to stop or end something completely
Transitive: to terminate sth
例子
After careful consideration, the board of directors voted to terminate the partnership agreement.
经过仔细考虑，董事会投票决定终止合作伙伴关系协议。
Legal action may be taken to terminate the lease agreement if the terms are violated.
如果条款被违反，可能会采取法律行动来终止租赁协议。
02
终止, 解雇
to formally end an employee's employment or a contract
Transitive: to terminate an employee or their employment
例子
The company decided to terminate his employment after multiple warnings.
公司在多次警告后决定终止他的雇佣。
They had to terminate the contract when the terms were not met.
当条款未满足时，他们不得不终止合同。
03
终止, 结束
to reach a final point or limit in terms of time, space, or quantity
Intransitive
例子
The space shuttle mission terminated with a safe landing back on Earth.
航天飞机任务以安全返回地球着陆而终止。
Their visit would terminate sooner if flights were n't delayed.
如果航班不延误，他们的访问会更快结束。
例子
Review exercises terminate the chapter, helping readers assess their understanding.
复习练习结束本章，帮助读者评估他们的理解。
The class was terminated with a short quiz to check the students ’ grasp of the material.
课程以一个小测验结束，以检查学生对材料的掌握情况。
05
终止, 停止
(of a vehicle) to come to a complete stop at the end of its journey
Intransitive: to terminate somewhere
例子
The bus will terminate at the last stop near the train station.
公交车将在火车站附近的最后一站终止。
Please stay seated until the train terminates at the final destination.
请在列车终止于最终目的地前保持就座。
词汇树
terminable
terminated
termination
terminate
termin
