deadline

【发音】

美 /ˈdedlaɪn/ 英 /'dedlaɪn/

【翻译】

1. n. 最后期限

   英释:a date or time by which you have to do or complete something

【记忆】

dead(死) ＋ line(线) → 死期 → 最后期限

【短语】

1. meet the deadline : 赶上最后期限；按期完成

【例句】

1. I’m always working under pressure to meet deadlines (= finish something on time ) .

   我总是在赶工期的压力下工作。

【真题例句】

1. (2013.12 • CET6 • 第一套 • 阅读理解)...One recent change in college admissions is that selective colleges and universities have moved the traditional deadline to earlier dates...

2. (2013.12 • CET6 • 第一套 • 阅读理解)...The deadline for applying to his favorite college was Nov...

3. (2013.12 • CET6 • 第一套 • 阅读理解)...The recent trend toward early decision and early action among selective colleges and universities has pushed the traditional deadline of January up to Nov...