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term
16 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural terms
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- That's an outdated term that no one uses anymore.那是个过时的词，没人再用了。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 — see also long term, medium-term, short term
- The term of the contract is 60 months.合同期限是60个月。
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 — often + with
- The two sides have not been able to come to terms.双方没能达成协议。
- 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
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
term of 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。
2
b
: the whole period for which an estate is granted
also : the estate or interest held by one for a term
c
: the time during which a court is in session
6
a
: the time at which a pregnancy of normal length terminates
b
: end, termination
also : a point in time assigned to something (such as a payment)
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun “I had the feeling that I had been there before.” “The term for that is ‘déjà vu.’” That's an outdated term that no one uses anymore. He spoke about them in glowing terms. The law had been understood in broad terms. The governor will run for a second term. He is currently serving his third term in the U.S. Senate. He was sentenced to a ten-year term in the state penitentiary. The term of the contract is 60 months. His grades have improved since last term. English 122 is not offered this term. Verb They termed the structure a “double helix.” The project was termed a success. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The first arc takes place in our near-term future and is centered on a young woman named Flynne. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 That set off alarms because Elorza is term-limited and is not running for any office this year. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Yet their ability to influence the dollar’s strength is limited, meaning there’s little prospect for near-term relief. Enda Curran, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Oregon expects to have around 150,000 doses on hand in the near future, enough to meet near-term demand, state officials said. oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 Hogan, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election in blue state Maryland, has been crisscrossing the country in recent months on behalf of fellow Republicans on the ballot in November. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 McKinlay, who also voted in favor of postponement, is term-limited. Wells Dusenbury, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Robinson suggests setting aside 10% of your annual income for near-term expenses. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 Mark Schiefelbein, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2022 Beijing has so far declined to criticize Russia or even to term its actions in Ukraine an invasion, expressing sympathy with the security concerns Moscow has cited as among the reasons for the military assault. Alex Leary And Lingling Wei, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022 As laid out in a TIME examination of the case, their common account has since been contradicted by forensic evidence gathered by Franklin’s family, who term his death an assassination. Karl Vick, Time, 7 Oct. 2021 In those critical pre-landfall hours, the storm underwent a process that scientists term rapid intensification — and this is where warming temperatures plays a pivotal role in generating more powerful hurricanes. chicagotribune.com, 31 Aug. 2021 To put it mildly, this is not a great way to embark on the road towards a ‘new world order’ as many politicians now term it, or the building of the post COVID economy. Mike O'sullivan, Forbes, 29 May 2021 Vogel said James came out of Monday's practice fine and would not term Tuesday's absence as precautionary. Joe Reedy, Star Tribune, 11 May 2021 It’s that experienced depth that has caused head coach Kane Wommack to term the defensive line the leaders of the South Alabama defense. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 9 Apr. 2021 The Lions are in a state of rebuild, no matter how Holmes wants to term it, and the only way to do that properly is to tear the organization down to its studs. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2021 See More
Noun
Even the low end of the near-term target would be a record high for the satellite-service provider, representing a gain of 44% above the annual revenue Globalstar has averaged for the past three years. Dan Gallagher, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 The first arc takes place in our near-term future and is centered on a young woman named Flynne. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2022 That set off alarms because Elorza is term-limited and is not running for any office this year. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Yet their ability to influence the dollar’s strength is limited, meaning there’s little prospect for near-term relief. Enda Curran, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 Oregon expects to have around 150,000 doses on hand in the near future, enough to meet near-term demand, state officials said. oregonlive, 7 Sep. 2022 Hogan, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election in blue state Maryland, has been crisscrossing the country in recent months on behalf of fellow Republicans on the ballot in November. Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2022 McKinlay, who also voted in favor of postponement, is term-limited. Wells Dusenbury, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 Robinson suggests setting aside 10% of your annual income for near-term expenses. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 31 Aug. 2022 Verb
China has refused to criticize Moscow’s aggression or even term it an invasion, while condemning Western sanctions against Russia and accusing the U.S. and NATO of provoking the conflict. Mark Schiefelbein, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 July 2022 Beijing has so far declined to criticize Russia or even to term its actions in Ukraine an invasion, expressing sympathy with the security concerns Moscow has cited as among the reasons for the military assault. Alex Leary And Lingling Wei, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022 As laid out in a TIME examination of the case, their common account has since been contradicted by forensic evidence gathered by Franklin’s family, who term his death an assassination. Karl Vick, Time, 7 Oct. 2021 In those critical pre-landfall hours, the storm underwent a process that scientists term rapid intensification — and this is where warming temperatures plays a pivotal role in generating more powerful hurricanes. chicagotribune.com, 31 Aug. 2021 To put it mildly, this is not a great way to embark on the road towards a ‘new world order’ as many politicians now term it, or the building of the post COVID economy. Mike O'sullivan, Forbes, 29 May 2021 Vogel said James came out of Monday's practice fine and would not term Tuesday's absence as precautionary. Joe Reedy, Star Tribune, 11 May 2021 It’s that experienced depth that has caused head coach Kane Wommack to term the defensive line the leaders of the South Alabama defense. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 9 Apr. 2021 The Lions are in a state of rebuild, no matter how Holmes wants to term it, and the only way to do that properly is to tear the organization down to its studs. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 24 Jan. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English terme, from Anglo-French, from Latin terminus boundary marker, limit; akin to Greek termōn boundary, end, Sanskrit tarman top of a post
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 6b
Verb
1545, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
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