term

noun

1. 词语；术语；措辞
   a word or phrase used as the name of sth, especially one connected with a particular type of language
   1. a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term
      技术、法律、科学等术语
   2. a term of abuse
      咒骂用语
   3. ‘Register’ is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language.
      “语域”是一个术语，通常用以描述语言中用语的正式程度。
2. 学期（尤用于英国，学校一年分三个学期）
   (especially in Britain) one of the three periods in the year during which classes are held in schools, universities, etc.
   1. the spring/summer/autumn/fall term
      春季 / 夏季 / 秋季学期
   2. Many students now have paid employment during term .
      现在许多学生在上学期间就从事有薪工作。
   3. It's nearly the end of term .
      学期快要结束了。
   4. the end of the term
      期终
3. 期；期限；任期
   a period of time for which sth lasts; a fixed or limited time
   1. during the president's first term of/in office
      在总统的首届任期内
   2. He faces a maximum prison/jail term of 25 years.
      他面临25年的最高刑期。
   3. a long term of imprisonment
      长期监禁
4. 到期；期满
   the end of a particular period of time, especially one for which an agreement, etc. lasts
   1. the term of the loan
      贷款期限
   2. His life had reached its natural term.
      他已尽其天年。
   3. The pregnancy went to full term (= lasted the normal length of time) .
      那次怀孕到了足月。
5. （数列、方程等的）项
   each of the various parts in a series, an equation etc.

verb

1. 把…称为；把…叫做
   to use a particular name or word to describe sb/sth
   1. At his age, he can hardly be termed a young man.
      到了这个年纪，他称不上是年轻人了。
   2. REM sleep is termed ‘active’ sleep.
      快速眼动睡眠称作“主动”睡眠。

1. PHRASE 在…方面;从…角度看;根据…来说
   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.
   1. Our goods compete in terms of product quality, reliability and above all variety...
      我们的产品在质量、可靠性，尤其是品种方面颇具竞争力。
   2. Paris has played a dominant role in France, not just in political terms but also in economic power.
      不仅仅在政治方面，而且在经济实力上巴黎在法国也都一直处于支配地位。
2. PHRASE 用…术语;用…语言;用…字眼
   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.
   1. The video explains in simple terms how the new tax works...
      录像用简单易懂的语言解释了新税法。
   2. The document is expressed in terms that are readily understood and agreed.
      文件用语浅显易懂，让人易于接受。
3. N-COUNT 术语;学科用语
   A term is a word or expression with a specific meaning, especially one which is used in relation to a particular subject.
   1. Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.
      心肌梗死是心脏病的医学用语。
4. VERB 把…称作;把…叫作
   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.
   1. He had been termed a temporary employee...
      他被称作临时雇员。
   2. He termed the war a humanitarian nightmare.
      他称这场战争是一场人道主义噩梦。
5. N-VAR 学期
   A term is one of the periods of time that a school, college, or university divides the year into.
   1. ...the summer term.
      夏季学期
   2. ...the last day of term.
      学期最后一天
6. N-COUNT (政党、政府的)任期
   A term is a period of time between two elections during which a particular party or government is in power.
   1. Felipe Gonzalez won a fourth term of office in Spain's election.
      费利佩·冈萨雷斯在西班牙选举中获得第 4 次连任。
7. N-COUNT (工作、居住的)期间，期限
   A term is a period of time that someone spends doing a particular job or in a particular place.
   1. ...a 12 month term of service...
      为期 12 个月的任职期
   2. Offenders will be liable to a seven-year prison term.
      违犯者可判处 7 年监禁。
8. N-COUNT (合同、保险的)有效期
   A term is the period for which a legal contract or insurance policy is valid.
   1. Premiums are guaranteed throughout the term of the policy.
      在保单有效期内，所缴纳的保险费是有保障的。
9. N-UNCOUNT 怀孕期;足月;临产
   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.
   1. That makes her the first TV presenter to work the full term of her pregnancy...
      那样，她就成了首个怀孕期间一直上班的电视节目主持人。
   2. Women over 40 seem to be just as capable of carrying a baby to term as younger women.
      年过 40 的女性好像和年轻女性一样能够怀孕到足月。
10. N-PLURAL (协议、条约等的)条款，条件
    The terms of an agreement, treaty, or other arrangement are the conditions that must be accepted by the people involved in it.
    1. ...the terms of the Helsinki agreement...
       《赫尔辛基协议》的条款
    2. Mayor Rendell imposed the new contract terms.
       伦德尔市长强加了新的合同条款。
11. PHRASE 勉强接受;向…让步;对…妥协
    If you come to terms with something difficult or unpleasant, you learn to accept and deal with it.
    1. She had come to terms with the fact that her husband would always be crippled.
       她只好接受了丈夫将终生残疾这个现实。
12. PHRASE 在平等的条件下;在相同的基础上
    If two people or groups compete on equal terms or on the same terms, neither of them has an advantage over the other.
    1. I had at last found a sport where I could compete on equal terms with able-bodied people...
       我终于发现了一个可以和体格健全的人平等竞争的体育项目。
    2. The focus was on women gaining access to work on the same terms as men.
       核心问题在于女性应与男性享有平等的就业机会。
13. PHRASE 关系融洽;友好相处
    If two people are on good terms or on friendly terms, they are friendly with each other.
    1. Madeleine is on good terms with Sarah...
       马德琳和萨拉相处很好。
    2. We shook hands and parted on good terms.
       我们握了握手，友好地告别。
14. See also: The agreement should have very positive results in the long term... In the short term, chemical sprays are clearly an effective way to control pests... In the medium term the UK car industry has a brighter outlook. long-term medium-term short-term
15. PHRASE 按照…的条件;根据…的意见
    If you do something on your terms, you do it under conditions that you decide because you are in a position of power.
    1. They will sign the union treaty only on their terms.
       只有同意他们的条件，他们才会在联盟条约上签字。
16. PHRASE 正在考虑，正在打算(做某事)
    If you say that you are thinking in terms of doing a particular thing, you mean that you are considering it.
    1. United should be thinking in terms of winning the European Cup...
       联队应该在考虑要赢得欧洲杯。
    2. She was thinking in terms of a career.
       她在考虑干一番事业。
17. a contradiction in terms → see: contradiction

1. I agree I am ambitious, and I don't see that as a pejorative term
   我承认我有野心，但我不认为这是个贬义词。
2. Employee appointment to the Council will be subject to a term of probation of 6 months
   被任命到理事会的员工将有6个月的见习期。
3. The job was for a fixed term and the contract is not being renewed.
   这个工作有固定期限，而且合同不能续签。
4. We shook hands and parted on good terms.
   我们握了握手，然后祝福道别。
5. Our goods compete in terms of product quality, reliability and above all variety
   我们的产品在质量、可靠性，尤其是品种方面颇具竞争力。
6. Paris has played a dominant role in France, not just in political terms but also in economic power.
   不仅仅在政治方面，而且在经济实力上巴黎在法国也都一直处于支配地位。
7. The video explains in simple terms how the new tax works
   录像用简单易懂的语言解释了新税法。
8. The document is expressed in terms that are readily understood and agreed.
   文件用语浅显易懂，让人易于接受。
9. Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.
   心肌梗死是心脏病的医学用语。
10. He had been termed a temporary employee
    他被称作临时雇员。
11. Felipe Gonzalez won a fourth term of office in Spain's election.
    费利佩·冈萨雷斯在西班牙选举中获得第4次连任。
12. Offenders will be liable to a seven-year prison term.
    违犯者可判处7年监禁。
13. Premiums are guaranteed throughout the term of the policy.
    在保单有效期内，所缴纳的保险费是有保障的。
14. That makes her the first TV presenter to work the full term of her pregnancy
    那样，她就成了首个怀孕期间一直上班的电视节目主持人。
15. Women over 40 seem to be just as capable of carrying a baby to term as younger women.
    年过40的女性好像和年轻女性一样能够怀孕到足月。
16. Mayor Rendell imposed the new contract terms.
    伦德尔市长强加了新的合同条款。
17. She had come to terms with the fact that her husband would always be crippled.
    她只好接受了丈夫将终生残疾这个现实。
18. I had at last found a sport where I could compete on equal terms with able-bodied people
    我终于发现了一个可以和体格健全的人平等竞争的体育项目。
19. The focus was on women gaining access to work on the same terms as men.
    核心问题在于女性应与男性享有平等的就业机会。
20. Madeleine is on good terms with Sarah
    马德琳和萨拉相处很好。
21. The agreement should have very positive results in the long term
    从长远来看，这个协议将会产生非常积极的影响。
22. In the short term, chemical sprays are clearly an effective way to control pests
    从短期来看，喷洒化学药品显然能有效控制虫害。
23. In the medium term the UK car industry has a brighter outlook.
    从中期来看，英国汽车行业前景将会更好。
24. They will sign the union treaty only on their terms.
    只有同意他们的条件，他们才会在联盟条约上签字。
25. United should be thinking in terms of winning the European Cup
    联队应该在考虑要赢得欧洲杯。
26. She was thinking in terms of a career.
    她在考虑干一番事业。
27. This is all well and good, but we have to look at the situation in the long term.
    这样固然很好，但我们必须从长远的角度来看待这一情形。
28. What are you teaching this term?
    你这学期教什么课？
29. He has had all-round success in his study this term.
    他这学期的学习成绩夺得了满堂红。
30. Two weeks has passed since the new term began.
    开学以来两个星期已经过去了。

  word term vocabulary【导航词义：词，术语】

  word n. 字，词

〔辨析〕普通用词，系语言的最小单位，也可指话语、一句话或几句话。

  term n. 术语，专门名词

〔辨析〕指有特定意义的词、词语或术语，尤用于某种专门学科或某类语言中。

  vocabulary n. 词汇；专业词汇，术语

〔辨析〕指某种语言的全部词汇，或某人学会或使用的所有词汇，也指谈论某一学科、行业等时专用的词汇。

n.

in terms of

in … terms

• 谈及；就…而言；在…方面
  used when you are referring to a particular aspect of sth
  1. What does this mean in terms of cost?
     这在成本上意味着什么？
  2. This title ranks alongside the Olympics in terms of importance.
     这项冠军的重要程度可与奥运会冠军媲美。
  3. In practical terms this law may be difficult to enforce.
     从实际的角度来看，这项法律可能难以执行。
  4. The operation was considered a success in military terms.
     就军事角度看，这次行动是成功的。
  5. In terms of extra staff─how many will we need?
     就额外的员工来说，我们需要多少人？

in the long/short/medium term

• 长 / 短 / 中期内
  used to describe what will happen a long, short, etc. time in the future
  1. Such a development seems unlikely, at least in the short term (= it will not happen for quite a long time).
     发生这样的情况看来可能性不大，起码短期之内应当如此。

noun

1. (architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar

   Synonym:    terminusterminal figure

2. any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial
   1. the general term of an algebraic equation of the n-th degree

3. a word or expression used for some particular thing
   1. he learned many medical terms

4. one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition
   1. the major term of a syllogism must occur twice

5. (usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
   1. the contract set out the conditions of the lease
   2. the terms of the treaty were generous

   Synonym:    condition

6. a limited period of time
   1. a prison term
   2. he left school before the end of term

7. the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent
   1. a healthy baby born at full term

   Synonym:    full term

verb

1. name formally or designate with a term