terminated
[tˈɚmənˌetɪd] /ˈtər-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce terminate (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtɜː.mɪ.neɪt/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɚmənˌetɪd] /ˈtɝː.mə.neɪt/ (ame, ipa)
terminated — 形容詞
- terminatedpositive
- more terminatedcomparative
- most terminatedsuperlative
1. describes something that has a natural finishing point or is designed to come to
有期限的
會結束的，非永久的
describes something that has a natural finishing point or is designed to come to an end — as opposed to being permanent or ongoing
The terminated contract is set to expire next June, so Yasmin's team is already planning the handover.
這份有期限的合約預定明年六月到期，Yasmin 的團隊已經在規劃交接事宜。
terminated + contract: contract with a fixed end date
Unlike permanent roles, terminated positions have a clearly stated end date in the offer letter.
與永久職位不同，有期限的職位在錄取通知書中會明確註明結束日期。
contrast: terminated positions vs permanent roles
Terminated internship positions last exactly six months, after which students return to their regular classes.
有期限的實習職位剛好為期六個月，之後學生們回到常規課程上課。
Under the terminated grant agreement, funding stops automatically after two years.
根據這份有期限的補助協議，資金在兩年後自動停止撥付。
All terminated accounts in this category will close automatically once the prepaid period expires.
此類別中所有有期限的帳戶，在預付期屆滿後將自動關閉。
- finite
more formal; stresses the existence of a limit rather than a design to end
- limited-term
common in job and contract descriptions; specifies the duration explicitly
- permanent
lasting without a set end point
- open-ended
has no fixed finish date
用法筆記
This sense emphasises that something has a built-in end point by design, not that it has already finished. Compare with sense 2 (CONCLUDED), which describes something that HAS already ended.
常見錯誤
2. describes something that has already reached its end point or been stopped fully
已終止的
已被結束或停止的
describes something that has already reached its end point or been stopped fully
The terminated contract meant the company no longer had to supply materials to its former partner.
已終止的合約意味著該公司不再需要向前合作夥伴供應材料。
adjective describing a finished contract
Tara was one of twelve workers with a terminated employment agreement after the factory closed.
Tara 是工廠關閉後十二名僱傭協議被終止的工人之一。
With the lease terminated, the family needed a new apartment before month's end.
租約終止後，這家人在月底前需要找到新的公寓。
All terminated accounts are removed from the system within thirty days of the closure notice.
所有已終止的帳戶會在關閉通知發出後三十天內從系統中移除。
The terminated investigation left many questions unanswered for the residents of the small town.
已終止的調查讓小鎮居民心中的許多疑問未能得到解答。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 2 describes something that HAS already ended, while sense 1 describes something that WILL end by its nature.
常見錯誤
terminated — 動詞
- terminatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- terminateds3rd person singular
- terminateding-ing form
- terminatededpast simple
1. to make something come to a stop or reach its finish — for instance, ending a se
終止；結束
使某事停止或結束
to make something come to a stop or reach its finish — for instance, ending a service, a discussion, a business deal, or a legal agreement
The hospital decided to terminate the contract with the cleaning company after repeated complaints.
醫院在收到多次投訴後決定終止與清潔公司的合約。
terminate + contract (legal/business context)
David and his landlord agreed to terminate the lease so he could move to a larger apartment.
David 和房東同意提前終止租約，以便他搬到更大的公寓。
The train line terminates at Grand Central Station, so passengers heading further north must change trains.
這條火車路線的終點站是大中央車站，往北的乘客必須轉車。
After three hours of debate, the chairperson terminated the discussion and called for a vote.
經過三小時的辯論，主席終止討論並呼籲進行投票。
The software licence will terminate automatically if the user does not renew it before expiry.
若用戶未在到期前續約，軟體授權將自動終止。
文法句型
terminate + noun phrase
terminate (intransitive, no object)
用法筆記
Frequently used in formal, legal, and technical contexts. The intransitive use (e.g. 'the contract terminates in June') is common in written agreements.
常見錯誤
2. to officially end someone's employment, usually because of poor performance, mis
解僱；開除
正式結束某人的僱傭關係
to officially end someone's employment, usually because of poor performance, misconduct, or business changes
The company terminated three managers after the investigation into the accounting errors was completed.
會計錯誤的調查完成後，公司解僱了三名經理。
terminate + employee (company as subject)
Isabela was terminated as store manager after she was found taking money from the till.
Isabela 被發現從收銀機取錢後，被解除了店經理的職務。
passive: be terminated from + position
The factory will terminate two hundred workers next month when production moves overseas.
下個月生產線移至海外時，工廠將解僱兩百名工人。
Wei received a letter saying his employment had been terminated with immediate effect.
Wei 收到一封信，通知他的僱傭合約已被立即終止。
Under the new policy, employees who fail three performance reviews may be terminated.
根據新政策，連續三次績效考核未通過的員工可能會被解僱。
文法句型
terminate + person (employee)
be terminated from + position
用法筆記
Subject is usually an employer or organisation. The passive form ('was terminated') is more common than the active form in employee-facing communication. This sense is distinct from sense 1, which focuses on ending things (contracts, services) rather than ending someone's job.
常見錯誤
3. to intentionally end a pregnancy through a medical procedure, usually within the
終止妊娠
以醫療方式結束懷孕
to intentionally end a pregnancy through a medical procedure, usually within the early stages
The doctor explained the options available to a woman who wishes to terminate her pregnancy in the first trimester.
醫生向一位想在懷孕前三個月內終止妊娠的女性說明各種選擇。
terminate + pregnancy (medical context)
After extensive counselling, Noor decided to terminate the pregnancy because the foetus had a severe genetic condition.
經過廣泛諮詢後，Noor 決定終止妊娠，因為胎兒有嚴重的遺傳疾病。
The clinic provides safe, legal services for women who need to have a pregnancy terminated for health reasons.
該診所為因健康原因需要終止妊娠的女性提供安全合法的服務。
In some countries, the law allows a pregnancy to be terminated only within the first twelve weeks.
在某些國家，法律規定只有在懷孕前十二週內才能終止妊娠。
Nurses at the hospital receive special training on how to support patients recovering from a terminated pregnancy.
醫院的護士接受特殊訓練，學習如何照顧終止妊娠後恢復中的病人。
- abort
the more common term; slightly more direct and less clinical
文法句型
terminate + pregnancy
have a pregnancy terminated
用法筆記
This is the formal medical term. In everyday conversation, 'abort' or 'have an abortion' is more common. The noun 'termination' is also frequently used as a clinical euphemism in hospital settings.