term

[US]/tɜːm/
[UK]/tɜːrm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 學期;術語;條款;期限
vt. 把…叫做
Word Forms
第三人稱單數terms
過去分詞termed
複數terms
現在分詞terming
過去式termed

Phrases & Collocations

academic term

學期

contract term

合同條款

fixed term

固定期限

legal term

法律術語

long-term goal

長期目標

short-term solution

短期解決方案

in terms

明確地;毫不含糊地

in terms of

依據;按照;在…方面;以…措詞

long term

長期的

short term

[經]短期

in term of

依據,按照;在…方面

last term

末項

medium term

(未來數星期或數月的)中期

come to terms

讓步,妥協;達成協議

first term

首項;開關項

term paper

學期報告

one term

單項的

near term

短期;近期

general term

總括,通項

payment term

付款條件;付款方式;付款期限

term of office

任期,任職期間

on terms

友好,關係良好;按條件

term structure

n. 期限結構

on equal terms

平等;條件相同

Example Sentences

a term of approbation.

讚揚的言辭。

a term of abuse.

辱罵用語;惡語。

be on terms of intimacy

親密

a long term of imprisonment

長時期的監禁

a term of endearment

表示親暱的詞語

the terms are often interchanged.

這些術語常互換使用。

the long-term productivity of land.

土地的長期生產力。

the long-term sequelae of infection.

感染的長期後遺症。

low birthweight at term .

足月分娩時體重偏輕。

on confidential terms with sb.

與某人知交

modify the terms of a contract

修正合同條款

observe the terms of a contract.

遵守合同的條款

be on good terms with a person

同某人關係好

Real-world Examples

19. How does the man define the term " digital divide" ?

19. 男人是如何解釋“數字鴻溝”的?

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

In terms of tropical storms, sure, in terms of hurricanes, not even close.

就熱帶風暴來講,確實如此。而就颶風而言,完全不對或者至少不盡然。

Source: CNN Listening Compilation August 2014

In terms of medications, PDE-5 inhibitors, like sildenafil can be used.

在藥物方面,可使用PDE-5(5型磷酸二酯酶)抑制劑,如西地那非。

Source: Osmosis - Reproduction

Sentences include exile, lashings and long prison terms.

判決包括放逐、鞭笞以及長期囚禁。

Source: VOA Daily Standard August 2018 Collection

And I assume both might be termed insecure.

我想這兩種類型都可以被稱爲不安全型依戀。

Source: Past English CET-4 Listening Test Questions (with translations)

" We condemn these actions in the strongest possible terms."

" 我們強烈譴責這樣的行爲" 。

Source: VOA Regular Speed September 2016 Compilation

Number two is not understanding grammatical terms.

第二是不懂語法知識。

Source: British pronunciation tips

They used the term " minutes to midnight."

他們用了“午夜前幾分鐘”這個詞。

Source: Global Slow English

And live life on your own terms.

並按自己的意願生活。

Source: Tips for Men's Self-Improvement

But the technology saves money long term.

但從長遠來看,這項技術可以節省資金。

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

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