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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。

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