c. 1400, "to die," from Old French expirer "expire, elapse" (12c.), from Latin expirare/exspirare "breathe out, blow out, exhale; breathe one's last, die," hence, figuratively, "expire, come to an end, cease," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + spirare "to breathe" (see spirit (n.)). "Die" is the older sense in English; that of "breathe out" is first attested 1580s. Of laws, patents, treaties, etc., mid-15c. In 17c. also transitive. Related: Expired; expiring.
实用例句
1. When does your driving licence expire?
你的驾照什么时候到期？
来自《权威词典》
2. His term of office as president will expire next year.
他的总统任期明年将届满.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
3. When does your trade agreement with Japan expire?
你们同日本签订的贸易协定何时期满?
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. The flowers expire fragrance.
鲜花散发芳香.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5. The coalition could break down before the five years expire .
