Phrase
termini ad quos
/ˈtəːminəs ædˈkwem/
noun
终点；目标；结论
termini ad quos is the plural of terminus ad quem.
the final point or limit; destination; conclusion
- 1.
the latest possible date of a non-punctual event (period, era, etc.)
非即时事件(时期、时代等)的最晚可能日期
- 2.
an objective or goal
目标或目的
非即时事件(时期、时代等)的最晚可能日期；目标或目的；(=destination；conclusion) 目标
In use
The terminus ad quem of the hiking trail is the mountain hut, where we will spend the night.
Before we begin, let us fix the terminus ad quem of our discussion so we do not lose focus.
The contract states that the terminus ad quem for the work is December 31.
serve as a terminus ad quem
The final exam serves as a terminus ad quem for the course.
期末考试作为这门课程的终点。
the terminus ad quem of [noun]
常用于学术或正式语境，表示时间或事件的终点。
The terminus ad quem of the project is next Friday.
该项目的截止日期是下周五。
establish a terminus ad quem
Connections
Confusing words
- terminus a quo
- 起点 · terminus a quo 指时间或空间的起点，与 terminus ad quem（终点）方向相反。
- terminus
- 终点站 · terminus ad quem 是拉丁短语，强调抽象的目标或结论；而 terminus 单独使用通常指具体交通线路的终点站。
Word family
- termini ad quos
- plural
Learner notes
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.