[PHRASE 短语]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.
[PHR after v]
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。
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。
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[PHRASE 短语]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.
[usu PHR after v]
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。
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。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]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.
[usu with supp]
Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack.
心肌梗死是心脏病的医学用语。
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[VERB 动词]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.
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He had been termed a temporary employee...
他被称作临时雇员。
He termed the war a humanitarian nightmare.
他称这场战争是一场人道主义噩梦。
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[N-VAR 可变名词]学期 A term is one of the periods of time that a school, college, or university divides the year into.
...the summer term.
夏季学期
...the last day of term.
学期最后一天
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](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.
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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。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](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.
[with supp]
...a 12 month term of service...
为期 12 个月的任职期
Offenders will be liable to a seven-year prison term.
违犯者可判处 7 年监禁。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](合同、保险的)有效期 A term is the period for which a legal contract or insurance policy is valid.
[with supp]
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。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]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.
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。
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。
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[N-PLURAL 复数名词](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.
[usu with supp]
...the terms of the Helsinki agreement...
《赫尔辛基协议》的条款
Mayor Rendell imposed the new contract terms.
伦德尔市长强加了新的合同条款。
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[PHRASE 短语]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.
[V inflects]
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。
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[PHRASE 短语]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.
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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。
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。
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[PHRASE 短语]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.
[v-link PHR]
Madeleine is on good terms with Sarah...
马德琳和萨拉相处很好。
We shook hands and parted on good terms.
我们握了握手，友好地告别。
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long-term
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medium-term
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；从长远来看/从短期来看/从中期来看 You use the expressions in the long term ,in the short term, and in the medium term to talk about what will happen over a long period of time, over a short period of time, and over a medium period of time.
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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。
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。
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。
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[PHRASE
短语
]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.
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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。
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[PHRASE 短语]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.
[V inflects]
United should be thinking in terms of winning the European Cup...
联队应该在考虑要赢得欧洲杯。
She was thinking in terms of a career.
她在考虑干一番事业。
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termtermstermedtermingnoun★☞see also
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1★[countable ]a word or phrase used as the name of sth, especially one connected with a particular type of language 词语；术语；措辞◆a technical/legal/scientific, etc. term技术、法律、科学等术语◆a term of abuse咒骂用语◆‘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。☞synonyms at
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2★(NAmE alsotri·mes·ter)[countable , uncountable ](especially in Britain) one of the three periods in the year during which classes are held in schools, universities, etc. 学期（尤用于英国，学校一年分三个学期）◆the spring/summer/autumn/fall term春季╱夏季╱秋季学期◆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。◆( BrE) It's nearly the end of term.学期快要结束了。◆( NAmE) the end of the term期终☞see also
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3★[countable ]a period of time for which sth lasts; a fixed or limited time 期；期限；任期◆during the president's first term of/in office在总统的首届任期内◆He faces a maximum prison/jail termof 25 years. 他面临 25 年的最高刑期。◆a long term of imprisonment长期监禁4[singular ]( formal) the end of a particular period of time, especially one for which an agreement, etc. lasts 到期；期满◆the term of the loan贷款期限◆His life had reached its natural term.他已尽其天年。◆( medical 医) The pregnancy went to full term(= lasted the normal length of time).那次怀孕到了足月。5[countable ]( mathematics 数) each of the various parts in a series, an equation,etc. （数列、方程等的）项IDIOMSin terms of | in … terms☞in terms ofattermsin the ˈlong/ˈshort/ˈmedium termused to describe what will happen a long, short, etc. time in the future 长╱短╱中期内◆Such a development seems unlikely, at least in the short term (= it will not happen for quite a long time).这样的发展看来可能性不大，起码短期之内应当如此。☞see also
long-term
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medium-term
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short-term
verb[often passive ]termsb/sth + noun/adj. ( formal) to use a particular name or word to describe sb/sth 把…称为；把…叫做◆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。◆REM sleep is termed ‘active’ sleep.快速眼动睡眠称作“主动”睡眠。term/tɜːm; NAmEtɜːrm/
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1in terms of something if you explain or describe something in terms of a particular fact or event, you are explaining or describing it only in relation to that fact or eventdescribe/measure/evaluate etc something in terms of something Femininity is still defined in terms of beauty. It’s a mistake to think of Florida only in terms of its tourist attractions. It’s too early to start talking in terms of casualties.in terms of what/how/who etc Did the experiment find any differences in terms of what children learned?2in general/practical/financial etc terms used to show that you are describing or considering a subject in a particular way or from a particular point of viewin general/broad/simple etc terms We explain in simple terms what the treatment involves. It would be wrong to describe society purely in economic terms. The war, although successful in military terms, left the economy in ruins. What do these statistics mean in human terms?in somebody’s terms In our terms, the scheme has not been a success.in real/absolute terms (=accurate, true, or including any related changes) Rail fares have fallen 17 per cent in real terms.in relative terms (=compared with other, similar things) Students have less money in relative terms, but spend more on books.3word [countable] a word or expression with a particular meaning, especially one that is used for a specific subject or type of languageterm for ‘Multimedia’ is the term for any technique combining sounds and images.in no uncertain terms (=in very clear and angry language) Journalists were told in no uncertain terms that they were not welcome. → a contradiction in terms
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4period of time [countable] a fixed period of time during which someone does something or something happensterm of/in office (=the time someone spends doing an important job in government) The mayor was coming to the end of his term in office.term of the maximum term of imprisonment The lease runs for a term of 99 years.prison/jail term The men each received a 30-year prison term. →
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5school/university [countable, uncountable] especially British English one of the periods of time that the school or university year is divided into. In Britain, there are usually three terms in a year. → half-term, semester, quartersummer/autumn/spring term The exams are at the end of the summer term. Teachers often feel overworked in term time (=during the term).first/last day of term that all-important first day of term6in the long/short/medium term used to say what will happen or what happens generally over a long, short, or medium period of time: The cost of living will go up in the short term. In the long term, alcohol causes high blood pressure. →
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7end [singular, uncountable] technical the end of a particular period of time: The agreement reaches its term next year. a child born two months before full term (=of pregnancy) We can prolong life beyond its natural term.8come to terms with something to accept an unpleasant or sad situation and no longer feel upset or angry about it: George and Elizabeth have come to terms with the fact that they will never have children. Counselling helped her come to terms with her grief.9conditions terms [plural]a)the conditions that are set for an agreement, contract, arrangement etc: Under the terms of the agreement, the debt would be repaid over 20 years. your terms and conditions of employment Delivery is within the terms of this contract.equal/unequal/the same etc terms (=conditions that are equal, unequal etc) Small businesses have to compete on equal terms with large organisations. Men and women should be able to work on level terms.on somebody’s (own) terms (=according to the conditions that someone wants) He wanted our relationship to be only on his terms.b)the arrangements for payment that you agree to when you buy or sell somethingreasonable/favourable/cheaper etc terms Some insurance companies offer very reasonable terms. This allowed tenant farmers to buy land on easy terms (=by paying small sums of money over a long period).10relationship terms [plural] if you are on good, bad etc terms with someone, you have a good, bad etc relationship with thembe on good/bad/friendly etc terms (with somebody) By now, Usha and I were on familiar terms. He is barely on speaking terms with his father (=they are angry and almost never speak to each other). We were soon on first-name terms (=using each other’s first names, as a sign of friendship).11terms of reference formal the subjects that a person or group of people agree to consider: the committee’s terms of reference12number/sign [countable] technical one of the numbers or signs used in a mathematical calculationCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 3ADJECTIVES/NOUN + terma legal/medical term· The site provides a glossary of legal terms.a technical term· ‘Gender’ is a technical term in grammar.a slang term· ‘The Old Bill’ is a slang term for the police.a derogatory/pejorative term (=one that is insulting or disapproving)· ‘Pinko’ is a derogatory term for someone with socialist ideas.verbsuse a term· a term used by psychiatristscoin a term (=invent it)· Funk coined the term ‘vitamin’ in 1912.phrasesa term of abuse (=a word that is offensive or deliberately rude)· ‘Geek’ is used as a term of abuse.a term of endearment (=a word that expresses your love for someone)· terms of endearment like ‘love’, ‘dear’, and ‘honey’in strong terms· The pope condemned both Nazism and Communism in strong terms.in glowing terms (=praising someone or something highly)· Friends and relatives speak of him in glowing terms.in layman’s terms (=using ordinary words, not technical words)· Can you explain to me in layman’s terms how my computer works?COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 4ADJECTIVES/NOUN + terma prison/jail term· He faced a maximum prison term of 25 years.a five-year/ten-year term· The president is elected for a five-year term.a fixed term· The contract was for a fixed term of five years.a maximum/minimum term· The maximum term was life imprisonment.phrasesa term of/in office· The governor ends his term of office in September.a term of imprisonment/detention· She was sentenced to a long term of imprisonment.verbsserve a term· She served a term as chairwoman of the council.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 5phrasesthe beginning/start of term· The beginning of term was only two days away.the end of term· We had a party at the end of term.the first/last day of term· On the last day of term we went home early.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + terma school/university term· The school term was about to start.a new term· Are you looking forward to the new term?the spring/summer/autumn term· Mrs Collins will be leaving us at the end of the summer term.phrasesin/during term time· Parents need permission to take their children on holiday during term time.
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to use a particular word or expression to name or describe somethingbe termed something This condition is sometimes termed RSI, or repetitive strain injury. These developments are loosely termed ‘advanced manufacturing techniques’.term yourself something Roosevelt termed himself and his policies ‘liberal’.GRAMMARTerm is often used in the passive.