Cancel 对比 Terminate

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Cancel

前 1000（非常常见） B2 verb

Terminate

正式 前 2000（常见） C1 verb

最正式: Terminate 最常见: Cancel

	Cancel	Terminate
发音	🇬🇧 //ˈkænsl// 🇺🇸 //ˈkænsl//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/","/ˈtɜːmɪneɪts/","/ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪd/","/ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/","/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/","/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪd/","/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪŋ/"]/
含义	决定某事不会发生。 To decide that something will not happen.	结束某事或使其停止。 To end something or make it stop.
例句	I need to cancel my appointment for tomorrow.	Your contract of employment terminates in December.
语域	中性	正式
常见程度	前 1000（非常常见）	前 2000（常见）
CEFR 等级	B2	C1
词性	verb	verb
搭配	cancel a reservation, cancel a meeting, cancel an order, cancel a flight	abruptly, prematurely, immediately, be entitled to, decide to, the decision to terminate something, the right to terminate something
反义	confirm, continue, schedule	begin, start, continue
常见错误	Confused with 'cancellation', which is a noun., Using 'canceled' instead of 'cancelled' in British English., Omitting the object, e.g., saying 'I will cancel' without specifying what.	Using 'terminate' instead of 'finish' in informal contexts., Confusing with 'terminate' when discussing ongoing situations; it's for ending., Mispronouncing as if it has three syllables instead of two.
用法说明	在正式和非正式场合都可以使用；适用于讨论计划、订阅或活动时。谈论永久性决定时避免使用。 Used in formal and informal contexts; appropriate when discussing plans, subscriptions, or events. Avoid using it when talking about permanent decisions.	主要用于法律、商业或技术语境。通常不用于随意对话中。避免在友好或非正式的场合使用，因为可能显得生硬。 Primarily used in legal, business, or technical contexts. Not commonly used in casual conversation. Avoid using in friendly or informal contexts as it may come off as harsh.

在真实片段中看它

- He cancels out what they did to Father. - We should listen to them.

The Pitt › S1 E1

Cancel the discharge. Order a chest X-ray.

- He cancels out what they did to Father. - We should listen to them.

The Pitt › S1 E1

Cancel the discharge. Order a chest X-ray.

Cancel

常见问题：Cancel 对比 Terminate

Cancel和Terminate 有什么区别？

Cancel: To decide that something will not happen. Terminate: To end something or make it stop.

哪个更正式：Cancel和Terminate？

Terminate 是其中最正式的。

哪个更常见：Cancel和Terminate？

Cancel 在日常英语中最常见。

哪个更高级：Cancel和Terminate？

Terminate 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 C1。

Cancel和Terminate 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？

在 CEFR 量表上：Cancel: B2, Terminate: C1。

Cancel和Terminate 是什么词性？

Cancel: verb, Terminate: verb.

能各给一个例子吗？

Cancel: I need to cancel my appointment for tomorrow. Terminate: Your contract of employment terminates in December.

我可以互换使用 Cancel和Terminate 吗？

不总是。Cancel和Terminate 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。