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. 从…角度来看
Our goods compete in terms of product quality, reliability and above all variety. 我们的产品从质量、可靠性、尤其是多样性来看很有竞争力。
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. 以某种语言
The video explains in simple terms how the new tax works. 该录像以浅显易懂的语言解释了新税法的运作方式。
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. 术语
Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. 心肌梗塞是心脏病发作的医学术语。
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…称作
He had been termed a temporary employee. 他曾被称为临时工。
5. N-VAR A term is one of the periods of time that a school, college, or university divides the year into. 学期
...the summer term. …夏季学期。
6. N-COUNT A term is a period of time between two elections during which a particular party or government is in power. (政党或政府的) 任期
Nixon never completed his term of office. 尼克松没有完成自己的任期。
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) 期间
...a 12 month term of service. …12个月的任职期。
8. N-COUNT A term is the period for which a legal contract or insurance policy is valid. (合同或保险的) 有效期
Premiums are guaranteed throughout the term of the policy. 在保单的有效期内保证支付保险费。
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. 怀孕期; 临产
That makes her the first TV presenter to work the full term of her pregnancy. 那使她成了第一个在整个怀孕期间一直工作的电视节目主持人。
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. 条款
...the terms of the Helsinki agreement. …《赫尔辛基协议》的各项条款。
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. 她已接受了丈夫将终生跛足这个事实。
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. 在同等条件下
I had at last found a sport where I could compete on equal terms with able-bodied people. 我终于找到一种体育运动,能和身体健全的人公平竞赛
13. PHRASE If two people are on good terms or on friendly terms, they are friendly with each other. 关系好
Madeleine is on good terms with Sarah. 马德琳和萨拉关系很好。
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. 从长远/短期/中期来看
Organic fertilizers will have very positive results in the long term. 有机肥料从长远来看将产生非常积极的效果。
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. 按照自己的意愿
They will sign the union treaty only on their terms. 他们在符合自己意愿的条件下才会签署联合条约。
16. PHRASE If you say that you are thinking in terms of doing a particular thing, you mean that you are considering it. 考虑
You should be thinking in terms of graduating next year. 你应该考虑明年毕业的事了。
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)
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ]the fixed period of time that something lasts for
期,期限
He served a short term for drunk driving . 他因酒后开车而短期入狱。
He was sentenced to a 150-year prison term for cheating thousands of ordinary people out of their savings . 他因诈骗几千人的积蓄而被判入狱150年。
The government's term of office (= the period in which they have power ) expires at the end of the year . 这届政府的任期年底届满。
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ]
one of the periods into which a year is divided at school , college , or university
学期
In Britain , the spring term starts in January and ends just before Easter . 在英国,春季学期从一月份开始,到复活节前夕结束。
US Our college has three terms that we call trimesters . 我们的大学有三个学期,我们称之为三学期制。
UK We're very busy in term-time (= during the term). 学期里我们很忙。
比较
quarter
semester
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ] formal
the period of time that a legal agreement lasts for
合同期,合约期
The lease on our house is near the end of its term. 我们房子的租赁期快满了。
[ 不可数或单数名词:没有复数形式的名词 ] biology specialized
the end of a pregnancy when a baby is expected to be born
预产期
Her last pregnancy went to term (= the baby was born after the expected number of weeks ). 她上次怀孕是足月生的。
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
长期/中期/短期来看
This decision will cost us more in the short term, but will be beneficial in the long term. 这一决定短期来说我们的代价会较大,但从长期看是有益处的。
例句
term noun (DESCRIPTION)
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ]a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject , often to describe something official or technical
术语,专门名称;措词
"Without let or hindrance " is a legal term that means "freely ". “毫无阻碍地”是法律用语,意思为“自由地”。
term of abuse
an unkind or unpleasant name to call someone
污辱性称呼
term of endearment
a kind or friendly name to call someone
昵称
in terms of/in ... terms
used to describe which particular area of a subject you are discussing
在…方面;从…方面来说;根据…来看
In financial terms, the project was not a success . 从经济方面来说,这个项目并不成功。
In terms of money , I was better off in my last job . 就挣钱而言,我上一份工作挣得更多。
in no uncertain terms
in a very clear way
毫不含糊地,直截了当地
She told him what she thought of his behaviour in no uncertain terms (= she made her disapproval very clear ). 她直截了当地告诉了他自己对他的行为有何看法。
in strong, etc. terms
using language that clearly shows your feelings
用强烈(等等)的措词
He complained in the strongest terms. 他以极其强烈的措词表达了自己的不满。
She spoke of his achievements in glowing terms (= in a very approving way). 谈到他的成就,她赞不绝口。
例句
term noun (RULES)
terms [ 名词的复数形式 ]the conditions that control an agreement , arrangement , or activity
条件;条款
terms of employment 雇佣条款
Under the terms of their contract , employees must give three months ' notice if they leave . 根据合同条款,雇员离职必须提前3个月通知公司。
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. 所有公司将平等竞争政府的合同。
terms of reference formal
the matters to which a study or report is limited
(研究或报告的)讨论事项
习语
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