| 单词 | indefinite |
| 释义 | indefinite (ɪndefɪnɪt ) 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a situation or period as indefinite, you mean that people have not decided when it will end. The trial was adjourned for an indefinite period. ...an indefinite strike by government workers. Synonyms: uncertain, general, vague, unclear 2. adjective Something that is indefinite is not exact or clear. ...at some indefinite time in the future. ...a handsome woman of indefinite age. Synonyms: unclear, unknown, uncertain, obscure Collocations: indefinite ban She got an indefinite ban but no one knows why she did it. The Sun Any fans caught face indefinite ban. The Sun The indefinite ban covers anything bigger than a smartphone. Times, Sunday Times Would a sanction for insulting language 'including a reference to colour' trigger an indefinite ban from playing for his country if it only warrants a four-match ban from club games? Times, Sunday Times The resulting indefinite ban later reduced to three-year ban from football deprived him of playing at his peak. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She blamed difficulties and obstruction by governments on gathering information for the indefinite delay on inquiries into whether tax breaks constituted potentially illegal state support to the multinationals. Times, Sunday Times It also had to put an indefinite delay on its expansion plans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By late 2012, however, budget cuts led to an indefinite delay in completing the project. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One method it used was 'extended verification', involving indefinite delays on repayments normally due within a month. Times, Sunday Times They said she would almost definitely secure indefinite leave to remain in due course. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The musicians flew back, but are twiddling their thumbs on indefinite leave as they have no instruments. The Sun (2007) Currently, migrant workers are automatically given indefinite leave to remain after five years. The Sun (2008) She got indefinite leave to stay. The Sun (2006) It seems improbable that they would be offered work permits or simply be given indefinite leave to remain. Times, Sunday Times (2009) His wife was apparently reconciled to his going away to an unknown destination for an indefinite period. The Friendship: Wordsworth and Coleridge (2006) In such positions they can also stay in office for an indefinite period of time. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) More than two thirds of those who are awarded it receive it for an indefinite period. Times, Sunday Times (2006) He said that an indefinite postponement would be worse than a no-deal. Times, Sunday Times This was more of an indefinite postponement. Times, Sunday Times He moved the indefinite postponement of the bill, and the motion carried. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Further changes were made once work was under way, including the indefinite postponement of construction of the institute opposite the college. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This would be the main factor in the indefinite postponement of the programme for the next few years. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Usually these tensions can be held in indefinite suspension, because the political system, with its innumerable checks and balances, prevents any easy resolution. Times, Sunday Times He was caught pitching in a non-league game a second time and given an indefinite suspension. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In a statement from the commissioner, it was demanded that the implicated coaches be fired or the school could face an indefinite suspension. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their indefinite suspension amounted in practice to their abolition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The unprecedented move forced the indefinite suspension of any further investigation into the pair. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In most states an employee hired for an indefinite term may be discharged by the employer at any time with or without cause. Christianity Today Sentence increased on appeal to indefinite term. The Sun He has served ten years of an indefinite term for public protection and will stay in prison until a new parole hearing. Times, Sunday Times In 1786, he extended the arrangement to an indefinite term. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This rule only applies to employees hired for indefinite terms of employment. Christianity Today Translations: Chinese: 不确定的 Japanese: 無期限の |
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