1.deadline 最终期限

However, she started to write her essay only one day before the deadline.
然而，她临到截止日期的前一天才开始动笔。

2.bankruptcy 破产

His failure knelled the bankruptcy of the company.
他的失败宣告了公司的破产。

3.reprieve 取消；缓刑

The cost of the reprieve was high, however.
然而，缓刑成本是高昂的。

4.collapse 崩溃

The earthquake was the occasion of the building's collapse.
地震是房屋倒塌的起因。