terminus['tə:minəs]  

• n. 终点,界标,终点站

词形变化

• 复　数：ter·mi·nus·es or ter·mi·ni

常用短语

1. terminus ad quem   
   (=destination conclusion) 目标 结论 终点
2. terminus a quo   
   (辩论等的)出发点, 起点

英英解释

5个名词解释

1. a place where something ends or is complete
   [同] end point , endpoint , termination , terminus
   
2. the ultimate goal for which something is done
   [同] destination , terminus
   
3. (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome
   [同] term , terminal figure , terminus
   
4. either end of a railroad or bus route
   
5. station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
   [同] depot , terminal , terminus