| 词汇 | term |
| 释义 | term (verb) term 16 ENTRIES FOUND: term (noun) term (verb) term insurance (noun) term paper (noun) term time (noun) full-term (adjective) long term (noun) long-term (adjective) medium-term (adjective) short term (noun) short-term (adjective) address (noun) come (verb) contradiction (noun) reference (noun) uncertain (adjective) 1 term /ˈtɚm/ noun plural terms 1 term /ˈtɚm/ noun plural terms Learner's definition of TERM 1 a [count] : a word or phrase that has an exact meaning词语；短语；术语 “I had the feeling that I had been there before.” “The term for that is ‘déjà vu.’”“我感觉曾经到过那儿。”“描述这种感觉的词语是‘似曾相识’”。 That's an outdated term that no one uses anymore.那是个过时的词，没人再用了。 scientific/technical terms科学/专业术语 b terms [plural] : the particular kinds of words used to describe someone or something措辞；表达；说法 He spoke about them in glowing terms.他热烈地赞扬了他们。 The law had been understood in broad terms.人们一直是从广义上理解这部法律。 in economic terms从经济角度上 He expressed his disapproval in no uncertain terms. [=in very strong and clear language]他直截了当地表达了他的不赞成。 2 [count] a : the length of time during which a person has an official or political office执政期；任期 The governor will run for a second term.州长将为第二个任期参加竞选。 He is currently serving his third term in the U.S. Senate.他目前在美国参议院任第三个任期。 She made many changes during her term of/in office. [=during the time when she was in office]她在任职期间做了很多改革。 He is in favor of term limits for members of Congress. [=he believes that members of Congress should only be allowed to serve for a specified number of terms]他主张国会议员的任期应该有限期。 b : the length of time during which someone is in a prison, jail, etc.服刑期 He was sentenced to a ten-year term in the state penitentiary.他被判处在州监狱服刑十年。 a long jail/prison term长期服刑 a term of imprisonment监禁期 c : the length of time during which something (such as a contract) continues（合同等）期限，有效期 The term of the contract is 60 months.合同期限是60个月。 — see also long term, medium-term, short term 3 [count] : one of the parts of the school year学期（一学年中的一部分） His grades have improved since last term.他的成绩从上学期开始有所提高。 English 122 is not offered this term.这个学期的英语122没有开课。 4 terms [plural] : the conditions or rules that limit something (such as an agreement or a contract) : the things that must be agreed upon in order for something to happen or continue条件；条款；款项 They would not agree to our terms.他们不会同意我们的条件。 She objected to the terms of the contract.她反对合约的条款。 Early payment is not permitted under the terms of our agreement.根据我们的协议条款，不允许提前付款。 5 terms [plural] — used to describe the kind of relationship that people have with each other（人们之间的）关系 He was on good terms with his ex-wife. [=he and his ex-wife were friendly with each other]他和前妻关系良好。 He left the team on bad terms.他因关系没处好，离开了球队。 They are no longer on speaking terms. [=they are no longer speaking to each other]他们彼此不再说话了。 (Brit) He is on first-name terms with his staff.他与员工关系不错，都直呼其名了。 6 [noncount] medical : the time at which a pregnancy of normal length ends（妊娠）足月 She carried the baby to term. = She carried the baby full term. [=to the natural end of the pregnancy]她怀孕到了足月。 come to terms 1 : to reach an agreement达成协议 The two sides have not been able to come to terms.双方没能达成协议。 — often + with The company has come to terms with the union.这家公司与工会达成协议。 2 : to learn how to accept or live with something that is difficult or painful学会接受；忍受 — + with It took him a long time to come to terms with the end of his marriage.他花了很长时间才接受婚姻已结束的现实。 She has found it hard to come to terms with the demands of her job.她发现难以接受工作对她的要求。 contradiction in terms — see contradiction in terms of — used to indicate the specific thing that is being described, thought of, etc.就…而言 The car is great in terms of gas mileage [=the car's gas mileage is great], but it's not very comfortable.就油耗而言，这辆车确实很棒，但是它不是很舒适。 He thinks of everything in terms of money. [=his judgments/opinions about everything are based on thoughts about money]他考虑一切事情都是以金钱为前提的。 on your (own) terms : according to your own wishes : in your own way依据自身的愿望；根据自己的方式 She wants to succeed on her own terms.她想按自己的方式获得成功。 If I agree to help, it will only be on my terms.就算我同意帮忙，那也只能以我的方式。 term of address — see 2address term of endearment — see endearment terms of reference British : a description of what must be dealt with and considered when something is being done, studied, etc.考虑范围；研究范围；处理范围 The terms of reference for the committee are narrow and specific.委员会的职权范围有限而且具体。 2 term /ˈtɚm/ verb terms; termed; terming 2 term /ˈtɚm/ verb terms; termed; terming Learner's definition of TERM [+ object] : to give a particular name or description to (something) : to call (something) by a particular name or to describe (something) in a particular way把…称为；把…叫作 They termed the structure a “double helix.”他们把这个结构叫作“双螺旋”。 The project was termed a success.这个项目称得上成功。 |
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