set a date; by a specified time
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
by a set date; within a specified time limit
formalUsed in formal contexts, especially in contracts, military orders, or official documents, to emphasize adherence to a strict deadline.
Hé合
tong同
guī规
dìng定
zhè这
pī批
huò货
wù物
bì必
xū须
kè刻
qī期
sòng送
dá达
。
The contract stipulates that this batch of goods must be delivered by the set date.
Shàng上
jí级
mìng命
lìng令
bù部
duì队
kè刻
qī期
wán完
chéng成
jí集
jié结
。
Superiors ordered the troops to complete the assembly within the specified time.
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Zhè这
xiàng项
gōng工
chéng程
bì必
xū须
kè刻
qī期
wán完
gōng工
，
bù不
dé得
yán延
wù误
。
This project must be completed by the deadline without delay.
Tā他
chéng承
nuò诺
kè刻
qī期
guī归
huán还
jiè借
kuǎn款
。
He promised to repay the loan by the agreed-upon date.