deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ CET4 TEMN-COUNT A deadline is a time or date before which a particular task must be finished or a particular thing must be 最后期限例:We were not able to meet the deadline because of manufacturing 由于生产延误,我们没能在截止日期前完成工作。由此可见,只有有截止期限,才会有压力,才会是生产的动力