early 15c., from Anglo-French, from Old French sevrance "separation, parting," from sevrer (see sever). Meaning "discharge from employment contract" is attested from 1941. Severance pay attested by 1942.
实用例句
1. We were offered 13 weeks' severance pay.
我们拿到了13个星期的薪水作为遣散费。
来自柯林斯例句
2. the severance of diplomatic relations
外交关系的断绝
来自《权威词典》
3. Those laid off received their regular checks, plus vacation and severance pay.
那些被裁的人都收到他们应得的薪金, 再加上假期和解职的酬金.
来自辞典例句
4. Kirchofer was terminated, effective immediately -- without severance or warning.
科奇弗被解雇了, 立刻生效 -- 而且没有辞退费或者警告.
来自互联网
5. Find out about unemployment insurance, health insurance, pension benefits and severance pay.