"midterms" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 期中考试

Definition

在学期中进行的考试，通常用来检查学生在期末考试前的进度。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Midterms” 在美国最常用，指学期中考试。常出现在学生交流中。通常不等同于期末考试（finals），而是期中考。

Examples

I have my midterms next week.

我下周有**期中考试**。

The midterms are very important for your final grade.

**期中考试**对你的期末成绩很重要。

Students study hard for their midterms.

学生们为了**期中考试**努力学习。

I barely slept last night because I was cramming for my midterms.

昨晚我几乎没睡，因为在临时抱佛脚准备**期中考试**。

After the midterms, everyone went out to celebrate.

**期中考试**结束后，大家都出去庆祝了。

Some professors give essays instead of tests for their midterms.

有些教授的**期中考试**不是笔试，而是写论文。