severance

名詞

1. 1

   遣散費、資遣費口語

   He received six months' severance when the company downsized.

   公司縮編時，他領到六個月的資遣費。

2. 2

   資遣、解僱

   The union is negotiating better terms for the severance of long-term staff.

   工會正在為資深員工的資遣爭取更好的條件。

3. 3

   斷絕、切斷正式

   The severance of diplomatic ties surprised observers on both sides.

   外交關係的斷絕讓雙方的觀察家都感到意外。