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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 316 COCA: 626
termnounuk/tɜːm/ us/tɝːm/

term noun TIME

[ C ] 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。

A2 [ C ] 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。
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quarter
semester

[ C ] 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。

[ U ] specialized biology 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

B2 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。

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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.

term noun DESCRIPTION

B2 [ C ] 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

B2 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

C2 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。

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"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.

term noun RULES

terms [ plural ]

B2 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。

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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.

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

Idiom(s)

come to terms with sth
be on good, friendly, etc. terms (with sb)
termverb [ T ]uk/tɜːm/ us/tɝːm/

to give something a name or to describe it with a particular expression把…称为，把…叫作

Technically, a horse that is smaller than 1.5 metres at the shoulder is termed a pony.严格地说，肩高低于1.5米的马称为矮种马。
-termsuffixuk/ -tɜːm/ us/ -tɝːm/
long/medium/short-term

lasting a long/medium/short time长期／中期／短期的

The project will have long-term benefits.这个项目将带来长期的好处。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 316 COCA: 626
term

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 1word or group of words詞；詞組ADJECTIVE | VERB + TERM | TERM + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤specific特定用語▸➤blanket, broad, general, generic, umbrella概括性用語；泛稱；籠統的用語；總稱；通稱▸➤descriptive描述性術語▸➤common常用術語▸➤basic, key基本／關鍵術語➤correct, preferred正確／首選術語▸➤precise精確的術語▸➤ambiguous, vague模稜兩可的／模糊的用語▸➤mild, strong溫和的／強硬的措辭◇His objection was couched in the strongest terms.他用最強烈的措辭表達了他的反對意見。➤colloquial, slang口語／俚語說法▸➤derogatory, pejorative貶稱；蔑稱◇'Nerd' is a pejorative term for someone who likes computers.Nerd 是對電腦迷的蔑稱。➤technical術語▸➤search搜索條目◇Try entering the search term 'classical music'.嘗試輸入“古典音樂”這個搜索條目。➤clinical, legal, medical, musical, etc.臨牀、法律、醫學、音樂等術語VERB + TERM➤use使用術語▸➤be couched in用⋯言辭表達▸➤define, explain定義／解釋術語▸➤coin, introduce, invent創造術語；引入術語◇The term 'acid rain' was coined in the 19th century.acid rain （酸雨）這個術語是 19 世紀創造出來的。➤borrow借用術語▸➤prefer更喜歡⋯術語◇I prefer the term 'network' to 'community'.network 和 community 這兩個說法我比較喜歡前者。➤apply應用說法◇I think we can apply the term 'genius' to the painter.我認為我們可以稱這位畫家為“天才” 。TERM + VERB➤connote sth, denote sth, describe sth, mean sth說法有⋯含義；術語意指⋯▸➤apply to sth, be applied to sth, cover sth, refer to sth說法適用於⋯；術語應用於⋯；術語涵蓋⋯；術語指⋯◇The term 'renewable energy' is applied, for example, to energy deriving from solar radiation.renewable energy （可再生能源）這個術語，舉個例子，可以指太陽輻射產生的能量。PREPOSITION➤term for指⋯的用語◇'Old man' is a slang term for 'father'.old man 是 father 的俚語說法。➤term of表達⋯的用語◇a term of abuse / endearment罵人的字眼；親昵的說法PHRASES➤in glowing terms熱情洋溢地◇The chairman spoke of the achievements of the company in glowing terms.董事長對公司取得的成就大加讚譽。➤in no uncertain terms毫不含糊地◇I let them know in no uncertain terms how disappointed I was.我明確地讓他們知道我是多麼失望。➤in simple terms以簡單的說法➤in the following terms用以下說法；用下列術語
term

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 2in... terms showing what aspect of something you are considering從⋯方面說ADJECTIVE➤absolute, material, practical, real按絕對數值說；就物質方面而言；從實際角度說；真正說來◇Income has increased in real terms by 5%.收入實際增長了 5%。➤relative相對而言◇Iceland has had a mild winter, in relative terms.相對而言，冰島今年的冬天比較暖和。➤broad, general一般來說；總體而言▸➤clear, concrete用清楚的詞語來說；具體來說◇The law should be set out in clear terms.法律應該用明晰的語言來表達。➤abstract從抽象的角度▸➤international從國際的角度▸➤negative從消極的角度◇She tends to perceive herself in purely negative terms.她往往從完全消極的角度看自己。➤cultural, economic, financial, historical, money, political, scientific, social, etc.從文化、經濟、金融、歷史、金錢、政治、科學、社會等角度◇In money terms, the event was a disaster.從錢財的角度而言，這件事是一場災難。
term

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 3(usually terms) of an agreement/a relationship協議；關係ADJECTIVE | VERB + TERM | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤favourable/favorable, unfavourable/unfavorable優惠條件；不優惠條件▸➤express, implied (both BrE, law法律) 明確的／暗示的規定◇the breach of an express term in the contract對合同中一項明確條款的違反➤contract, credit, peace合同條款；信貸條款；和平條件VERB + TERM➤dictate, negotiate, set規定條件；協商條款；設定條件◇Our opponents set the terms of the debate.我們的對手規定了辯論的規則。➤accept, agree on, agree to接受條件；就條款達成一致；同意條件▸➤violate違反條款▸➤extend延長條款PREPOSITION➤under the terms of根據⋯條款的規定◇Under the terms of the alliance, Japan was not obliged to enter the war.根據盟約規定，日本沒有義務參戰。PHRASES➤on amicable terms, on friendly terms, on good terms關係友善／友好／良好◇The dispute was resolved on amicable terms.爭端在友好的氣氛中得以解決。➤on equal terms處於平等的地位◇It is a sport in which the top men and women can compete on equal terms.這是一項男女頂尖運動員可以平等競爭的體育運動。➤on familiar terms, on first-name terms關係熟絡／密切◇I'm on first-name terms with my boss.我和老闆關係不錯，彼此可以直呼其名。➤on speaking terms能彼此說話的交情◇They haven't been on speaking terms since they had that big row.他們自從那次激烈爭吵之後還沒有說過話。➤terms and conditions條款◇A wide range of accounts are available, with varying terms and conditions.可以選擇的賬戶很多，條款各異。
term

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 4 (especially BrE) period of a school/university year學期  ➡ see also semester ADJECTIVE | TERM + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤college, school, university (BrE) 學院的／學校的／大學的學期▸➤spring, summer, etc.春季、夏季等學期TERM + NOUN➤paper (NAmE) 學期論文◇I was working on a term paper for a geography class.我正在寫地理課的學期論文。PREPOSITION➤during (the) term在學期期間◇It's hard to get away during term.學期中間很難脫身。➤in the term在學期中◇We have exams in the summer term.我們在夏季學期有考試。PHRASES➤the beginning of (the) term, the end of (the) term學期開頭／末尾◇It's the end of term. (BrE) 期末了。◇It's the end of the term. (NAmE) 期末了。
term

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 5period of time時間段ADJECTIVE | VERB + TERM | TERM + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤long, short長期；短期◇a long term of imprisonment長期監禁➤full (medical醫學) 滿期◇The pregnancy went to full term (= lasted the normal length of time).妊娠足月了。➤fixed固定期限◇The contract was for a fixed term of five years.合同為 5 年固定期限。➤jail, prison監禁期；服刑期▸➤presidential總統任期➤first, second第一個／第二個任期◇The president wants to make tax reform a top priority during his second term.總統想把稅制改革作為他第二個任期的重中之重。VERB + TERM➤serve度過期限◇He served a five-year prison term.他服了 5 年徒刑。➤seek謀求任期◇She is now seeking her second term in the Senate.她正在謀求在參議院的第二個任期。➤win贏得任期◇Blair won a third term of office.布萊爾贏得第三個任期。➤begin, complete開始／完成任期TERM + VERB➤run任期持續◇Her current term runs until January 2014.她目前的任期到 2014 年 1 月結束。➤expire, run out期滿；到期◇His term expires at the end of May.他的任期到 5 月底屆滿。PREPOSITION➤at term (medical醫學) 按期◇Her baby was born at term.她的寶寶足月降生了。PHRASES➤in the long term, in the medium term, in the near term, in the short term從長期／從中期／從近期／從短期來看◇In the long term, our efforts will pay off.從長遠來看，我們的努力會得到回報。➤a term of imprisonment, a term of office刑期；任期◇The president was sworn in for his second term of office.總統宣誓就職，開始第二個任期。➤a term of years年期◇The lease is granted for a set term of years.租約按約定為固定年期。
term

verb

be termed ADVERB | PREPOSITION ADVERB➤aptly被恰當地稱作▸➤accurately被準確地稱作▸➤broadly, loosely被寬泛地／被不嚴謹地稱作▸➤commonly, generally, often通常／一般／經常被稱作▸➤variously名稱不一◇This material is variously termed ash, clinker, cinders or slag.這種材料有多種叫法：灰、煤渣、爐渣或礦渣。➤collectively被統稱為▸➤euphemistically (especially BrE) 被委婉地稱作➤hereafter (formal) 以下被稱為◇The sampling units (hereafter termed 'local areas') are towns.抽樣單位（以下稱為“地方”）為城鎮。PREPOSITION➤as被稱作⋯◇His condition would be more accurately termed as 'chronic fatigue'.更準確地說，他的病叫作“慢性疲勞”。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 316 COCA: 626
term noun
⇨ condition (your terms and conditions of employment) ⇨ language 2 (explain in simple terms) ⇨ rate 2 (buy sth on easy terms) ⇨ time 2 (a term of office) ⇨ word (technical terms) ⇨ come to terms with sth ⇨ accept verbterm verb
⇨ call 1
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 316 COCA: 626

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