掉尾句；圆周句（指主要意义至句尾始明白的句子）

periodic sentence───掉尾句；圆周句（指主要意义至句尾始明白的句子）

periodic tenancies───定期租赁；定期租借

periodic systems───[化学][数]周期系，[数]周期系统

periodic tenancy───定期租赁；定期租借

prison sentences───n.徒刑

topic sentences───主题句

periodic inventories───[会计]定期盘存

custodial sentences───[法]判处监禁

kernel sentences───核心句

I no longer use trigonometry, I don't refer to the periodic table, and I don't build models of volcanoes. I've given up diagramming sentences or memorizing spelling words but I read every day.───我不再用三角函数，不用再查元素周期表，不用再设计火山模型，不再做句式分解、背诵单词，但我每天都在读书。

Generally elaborate metaphor and far-fetched allusions go with long and involved sentences of the periodic type.───通篇是煞费苦心的隐喻和隐晦的暗示和这一时期流行的复杂长句，却符合葛拉西安凝练而精致的风格。

On the loose sentences and periodic sentences of English───英语松散句和掉尾句