| 释义 |
midterm
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : the midpoint, the approximate midpoint, or an approximate midpoint of a term of time: as
a. : the end of the first half of an academic term that is often a time for examinations and reports on students' progress
b. : a midterm examination
< the student who normally studies only before a midterm — Hargis Westerfield >
2. : the approximate middle of a term of office; specifically : the date midway between quadrennial presidential elections when congressional and many local elections are held
< opposition gains at midterm >
— compare off year |