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.
雙語例句
1. Check the expiration date on your passport.
檢查一下你護照上的截止日期。
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
2. Period may be extended upon expiration ( through agreement ).
通過協(xié)議可以延長期限.
來自《現(xiàn)代漢英綜合大詞典》
3. Your girlfriend's past her expiration date, and we're crazy?
你的女朋友是個死人說我們瘋了?
來自電影對白
4. Can I have your credit card number followed by the expiration date?
能告訴我你的信用卡號碼和它的到期日 嗎 ?
來自電影對白
5. Yes, it will be refunded to you at the expiration of the lease.