severance

名词

1. 1

   遣散费、资遣费口语

   He received six months' severance when the company downsized.

   公司缩编时，他领到六个月的资遣费。

2. 2

   资遣、解雇

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

   工会正在为资深员工的资遣争取更好的条件。

3. 3

   断绝、切断正式

   The severance of diplomatic ties surprised observers on both sides.

   外交关系的断绝让双方的观察家都感到意外。