early 15c., from Anglo-French, from Old French sevrance "separation, parting," from sevrer (see sever). Meaning "discharge from employment contract" is attested from 1941. Severance pay attested by 1942.
雙語例句
1. We were offered 13 weeks' severance pay.
我們拿到了13個星期的薪水作為遣散費(fèi)。
來自柯林斯例句
2. the severance of diplomatic relations
外交關(guān)系的斷絕
來自《權(quán)威詞典》
3. Those laid off received their regular checks, plus vacation and severance pay.
那些被裁的人都收到他們應(yīng)得的薪金, 再加上假期和解職的酬金.
來自辭典例句
4. Kirchofer was terminated, effective immediately -- without severance or warning.
科奇弗被解雇了, 立刻生效 -- 而且沒有辭退費(fèi)或者警告.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
5. Find out about unemployment insurance, health insurance, pension benefits and severance pay.