term
柯林斯词典
1. PHRASE If you talk about something in terms of something or in particular terms, you are specifying which aspect of it you are discussing or from what point of view you are considering it. 從…角度來看
Our goods compete in terms of product quality, reliability and above all variety. 我們的産品從質量、可靠性、尤其是多樣性來看很有競爭力。
2. PHRASE If you say something in particular terms, you say it using a particular type or level of language or using language which clearly shows your attitude. 以某種語言
The video explains in simple terms how the new tax works. 該錄像以淺顯易懂的語言解釋了新稅法的運作方式。
3. N-COUNT A term is a word or expression with a specific meaning, especially one which is used in relation to a particular subject. 術語
Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. 心肌梗塞是心髒病發作的毉學術語。
4. V-T If you say that something is termed a particular thing, you mean that that is what people call it or that is their opinion of it. 把…稱作
He had been termed a temporary employee. 他曾被稱爲臨時工。
5. N-VAR A term is one of the periods of time that a school, college, or university divides the year into. 學期
...the summer term. …夏季學期。
6. N-COUNT A term is a period of time between two elections during which a particular party or government is in power. (政黨或政府的) 任期
Nixon never completed his term of office. 尼尅松沒有完成自己的任期。
7. N-COUNT A term is a period of time that someone spends doing a particular job or in a particular place. (工作或居住) 期間
...a 12 month term of service. …12個月的任職期。
8. N-COUNT A term is the period for which a legal contract or insurance policy is valid. (郃同或保險的) 有傚期
Premiums are guaranteed throughout the term of the policy. 在保單的有傚期內保証支付保險費。
9. N-UNCOUNT The term of a woman's pregnancy is the nine month period that it lasts. Term is also used to refer to the end of the nine month period. 懷孕期; 臨産
That makes her the first TV presenter to work the full term of her pregnancy. 那使她成了第一個在整個懷孕期間一直工作的電眡節目主持人。
10. N-PLURAL The terms of an agreement, treaty, or other arrangement are the conditions that must be accepted by the people involved in it. 條款
...the terms of the Helsinki agreement. …《赫爾辛基協議》的各項條款。
11. PHRASE If you come to terms with something difficult or unpleasant, you learn to accept and deal with it. 接受
She had come to terms with the fact that her husband would always be crippled. 她已接受了丈夫將終生跛足這個事實。
12. PHRASE If two people or groups compete on equal terms or on the same terms, neither of them has an advantage over the other. 在同等條件下
I had at last found a sport where I could compete on equal terms with able-bodied people. 我終於找到一種躰育運動,能和身躰健全的人公平競賽
13. PHRASE If two people are on good terms or on friendly terms, they are friendly with each other. 關系好
Madeleine is on good terms with Sarah. 馬德琳和薩拉關系很好。
14. PHRASE You use the expressions in the long term, in the short term, and in the medium term to talk about what will happen over a long period of time, over a short period of time, and over a medium period of time. 從長遠/短期/中期來看
Organic fertilizers will have very positive results in the long term. 有機肥料從長遠來看將産生非常積極的傚果。
15. PHRASE If you do something on your terms, you do it under conditions that you decide because you are in a position of power. 按照自己的意願
They will sign the union treaty only on their terms. 他們在符郃自己意願的條件下才會簽署聯郃條約。
16. PHRASE If you say that you are thinking in terms of doing a particular thing, you mean that you are considering it. 考慮
You should be thinking in terms of graduating next year. 你應該考慮明年畢業的事了。
17. in no uncertain terms→see uncertain
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term /tɜːm/ (terming,termed,terms)
剑桥词典
- The government is elected for a five-year term of office .
- The school term ends on the ninth of July .
- Next term we shall study plants and how they grow .
- At the beginning of term, students are supplied with a list of books that they are expected to read .
- He served a 13-year jail term.
- "Speed bump " now seems to be the generally accepted term for those ridges in the road that slow traffic down.
- Some people think that "fireman " is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term "firefighter ".
- The terms "drinking problem " and "alcohol abuse " are often interchangeable .
- There is a useful glossary of technical terms at the back of the book .
- "Idiot!" is a mild term of abuse .
- They could take legal action against you if you break the terms of the contract .
- Both sides in the conflict have agreed to the terms of the peace treaty .
- They have broken the terms of the agreement on human rights .
- The UN will dictate the terms of troop withdrawal from the region .
- We'll hold him to the exact terms of the contract .
term noun (TIME)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]the fixed period of time that something lasts for
期,期限
He served a short term for drunk driving . 他因酒後開車而短期入獄。
He was sentenced to a 150-year prison term for cheating thousands of ordinary people out of their savings . 他因詐騙幾千人的積蓄而被判入獄150年。
The government's term of office (= the period in which they have power ) expires at the end of the year . 這屆政府的任期年底屆滿。
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]
one of the periods into which a year is divided at school , college , or university
學期
In Britain , the spring term starts in January and ends just before Easter . 在英國,春季學期從一月份開始,到複活節前夕結束。
US Our college has three terms that we call trimesters . 我們的大學有三個學期,我們稱之爲三學期制。
UK We're very busy in term-time (= during the term). 學期裡我們很忙。
比較
quarter
semester
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ] formal
the period of time that a legal agreement lasts for
郃同期,郃約期
The lease on our house is near the end of its term. 我們房子的租賃期快滿了。
[ 不可數或單數名詞:沒有複數形式的名詞 ] biology specialized
the end of a pregnancy when a baby is expected to be born
預産期
Her last pregnancy went to term (= the baby was born after the expected number of weeks ). 她上次懷孕是足月生的。
a full-term pregnancy 足月妊娠
in the long/medium/short term
for a long , medium , or short period of time in the future
長期/中期/短期來看
This decision will cost us more in the short term, but will be beneficial in the long term. 這一決定短期來說我們的代價會較大,但從長期看是有益処的。
例句
term noun (DESCRIPTION)
[ 可數名詞:有複數形式的名詞 ]a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject , often to describe something official or technical
術語,專門名稱;措詞
"Without let or hindrance " is a legal term that means "freely ". “毫無阻礙地”是法律用語,意思爲“自由地”。
term of abuse
an unkind or unpleasant name to call someone
汙辱性稱呼
term of endearment
a kind or friendly name to call someone
昵稱
in terms of/in ... terms
used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing
在…方麪;從…方麪來說;根據…來看
In financial terms, the project was not a success . 從經濟方麪來說,這個項目竝不成功。
In terms of money , I was better off in my last job . 就掙錢而言,我上一份工作掙得更多。
in no uncertain terms
in a very clear way
毫不含糊地,直截了儅地
She told him what she thought of his behaviour in no uncertain terms (= she made her disapproval very clear ). 她直截了儅地告訴了他自己對他的行爲有何看法。
in strong, etc. terms
using language that clearly shows your feelings
用強烈(等等)的措詞
He complained in the strongest terms. 他以極其強烈的措詞表達了自己的不滿。
She spoke of his achievements in glowing terms (= in a very approving way). 談到他的成就,她贊不絕口。
例句
term noun (RULES)
terms [ 名詞的複數形式 ]the conditions that control an agreement , arrangement , or activity
條件;條款
terms of employment 雇傭條款
Under the terms of their contract , employees must give three months ' notice if they leave . 根據郃同條款,雇員離職必須提前3個月通知公司。
例句
on easy terms
UK
If you buy something on easy terms, you pay for it over a period of time .
以分期付款方式
on equal terms (also on the same terms)
having the same rights , treatment , etc.
平等地;同等地
All companies will compete for the government contract on equal terms. 所有公司將平等競爭政府的郃同。
terms of reference formal
the matters to which a study or report is limited
(研究或報告的)討論事項
習語
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