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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary
- 期限
[qīxiàn]
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noun
time limit
Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary
- 期限
[qīxiàn]
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名
所规定的一段时间；也指所规定时间的最后界限
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三天期限
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偿还贷款的期限，明天就到了。
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Examples
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贷款期限
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terms of a loan
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放宽期限
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extend a time limit
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拘役的期限为十五日以上，六个月以下。
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The term of criminal detention is not less than fifteen days and not more than six months.
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延长期限
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extend the time limit
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必须在规定的期限内完成这项工作。
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The work must be finished within the allotted time.
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期限快到，不能再拖延了。
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The deadline is drawing near; we can't delay any more.
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这样短的期限，要了我的命，也完成不了定额。
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I cannot fulfil the quota in such a short time even if I kill myself.
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他借走现金3万元，约定借款期限一年，并立了一张借约。
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He borrowed 30,000 yuan in cash for a period of 1 year and signed a receipt for it.
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Collocations
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超过期限
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to be overdue
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有效期限
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an effective term
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期限已到
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expired
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期限内
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to be within limits
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