Definition of term in English:

term

noun təːmtərm

1A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.
专门名词，名称，术语
the musical term ‘leitmotiv’
音乐术语“主导主题”
a term of abuse
辱骂用语；恶语。
Example sentencesExamples
- Table 1 is a glossary of terms used to describe the mechanical properties of steels.
- Workers also have been taught key terms and phrases in three languages, Croatian, Turkish and English.
- The first section provides a list of definitions for terms and phrases relevant to the group purchasing process.
- The phrase is now a term of endearment for a child who has done something sweet.
- It turns out to be a technical term in the study of logic and describes a specific type of logical fallacy, a form of circular reasoning.
- By the way, why in a democracy is the word liberal a term of abuse?
- So, to begin with, I turn to the necessary defining of the terms and concepts to be discussed.
- It is significant that the term entered the language at a time of ineffective monarchical rule, in the mid-fifteenth century.
- Every barbarian language had an equivalent term, and all of them were based on a derivative of that language's word for fury.
- But some of the older topics are now passé, and language, terms, and topics shift and adapt.
- You will appreciate that I spend much of my time reading the newspapers in order to turn up neologisms and other interesting terms.
- In this study we evaluated general practitioners' knowledge of terms commonly used to describe a test's accuracy.
- It is especially difficult for people whose mother tongues lack the terms in which key concepts can be expressed.
- The term semantics is a recent addition to the English language.
- These efforts are called Christology, which is the term used to describe the study of the person and work of Christ.
- What does it tell us about Hawaiian culture that the language has many such terms for bananas?
- Instead, they made many extremely alarming claims that used synonymous language and terms.
- This is why we started publishing the Glossary of basic scientific terms and concepts.
- The word ‘Semite’ originated as a term to describe a group of languages.
- In official language, this occurs through the use of technical terms - acronyms and jargon.
Synonyms
word, expression, phrase, turn of phrase, idiom, locution
name, title, denomination, designation, label
formal appellation
1. 1.1terms Language used on a particular occasion; a way of expressing oneself.
  特定用语；说话的方式，措辞
  a protest in the strongest possible terms
  尽可能用最强烈的措辞发出的抗议。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is feasible he made his point in even stronger terms in the dressing room beforehand, but there was little evidence early on of his sermon provoking the desired reaction.
  In recent months she has shamelessly mentioned Saab on more than 30 occasions and never in less than ecstatic terms.
  Synonyms
  language, mode of expression, manner of speaking, phraseology, terminology
  words, phrases, expressions
2. 1.2Logic A word or words that may be the subject or predicate of a proposition.
  〔逻〕（三段论中的）项
  Example sentencesExamples
  Every simple proposition contains two terms, predicate and subject.
  There is no king of France at present; the subject term fails to refer to anything.
2A fixed or limited period for which something, for example office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last.
期，期限；任期
the President is elected for a single four-year term
总统当选，任期仅为一任，为期四年。
Example sentencesExamples
- Just days into his first term in office, he already recognized that the roles of senator and psychologist are similar.
- The term of office is for four years, with a possible extension of two years.
- The president's woes began virtually the moment he took the oath of office for a second term.
- Another significant section of the overturned clauses dealt with a fixed term of office for the Chief Prosecutor.
- In his second term as senator he became the acknowledged spokesman for the Southern point of view.
- The elected council members are set to begin their four-year term of office on Dec.31.
- The president is obviously at an unpopular moment in his term in office.
- We can only brace ourselves for the rest of his four year term in office.
- That is because the members of the Council are appointed for fixed terms.
- However, now they have to illustrate what they plan to do in the next four years, the term of their office.
- Sources close to him say he is now talking in terms of what he could achieve in a third term of office.
- Such recess appointments, though rare, allow a federal judge to serve a limited term.
- And the same may be true for the young men willing to risk lengthy prison terms to sell it on the streets of America's cities.
- Some argue that having a limit on presidential terms makes the country less democratic.
- There the Leadership is elected and its term of office is two years.
- The president appears to have ditched his initial plan to lay out his domestic policy proposals for a second term.
- He made French an official language during his first term.
- I am currently the comptroller for Baltimore, serving my second term in office.
- I have actually served a term of imprisonment in Britain under such a law, and Americans may find my experiences instructive.
- Jail term or life imprisonment or community work cannot substitute as they are not equals.
Synonyms
period, period of time, time, length of time, spell, stint, duration
interval, stretch, run, phase
term of office, period of office, incumbency, administration
1. 2.1 (especially in Scotland) a fixed day of the year appointed for the making of payments, the start or end of tenancies, etc.
  （尤指苏格兰的）法定结账日
2. 2.2mass noun The completion of a normal length of pregnancy.
  足月，足孕；（足月）分娩
  I was really keen to go to term and to have a home birth
  Example sentencesExamples
  Pregnant women at term with rupture of membranes before labour are subjected to routine induction of labour.
  The child was born at term with an uneventful antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal history.
  He was in good general health, was born at term and was fully immunized, appropriate to his age.
  Only four of the 20 women who were anemic at 26 to 28 weeks of gestation were still anemic at term.
  As she progresses toward the end of her pregnancy term, she will usually demand to eat more and more.
  Cesarean section was performed at term because of breech presentation.
  A healthy child was delivered at term, and the couple will be offered prenatal diagnosis in subsequent pregnancies.
  The study was limited to babies born to first-time mothers who went into labor spontaneously and at term.
  We assessed preterm and term births separately in the analysis of infant and early neonatal mortality.
  Information on the length of gestation of these offspring was obtained from inquiring if the child was born at term and, if not, by how many weeks he or she was early or late.
  These trends were found in babies born at term or prematurely and therefore reflected low rates of intrauterine growth.
  Nevertheless, patients with severe emphysema have had successful term pregnancies.
  All of the mothers studied were in spontaneous labor at term with singleton pregnancies in cephalic presentations.
  She has an obvious abdominal protuberance, she is at term, and her time is now.
  She had an uneventful pregnancy and at term underwent a cesarean section.
  Nevertheless, it is impossible to deliver all term breech pregnancies by caesarean section.
  In the clinic the girl's mother told me that, although born at term, Susan had weighed but 3 pounds.
  Four ultrasound measurements were made on each fetus within seven days of term delivery.
  One infant born at term presented with seizures on the third day and died on the 10th day.
  The same sort of findings could be equally applicable to babies born at term.
3. 2.3Law A tenancy of a fixed period.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The new act offers the landowner freedom of contract, enabling land to be let for a term of years without the tenant obtaining security of tenure, as with the Agricultural Holding Act 1986.
  The vendor would not sell without receiving his purchase money, and the mortgagee would not provide the purchase money without receiving the term of years.
  Then the government leases the work from the builder for a fixed term of years, during which it has to be maintained by its maker.
  The annual rent was low, and the tenants paid larger ‘fines’ at intervals, for example to add a new life or term of years to the lease, or when a new tenant entered the holding.
  Unfortunately, nobody noticed that the term of years referred to in Mrs Tuttle's leases had been backdated.
  The right to request a new tenancy when the tenancy ‘could be brought to an end by notice to quit given by the tenant’ was held not to apply to a lease for a term of years.
4. 2.4archaic The duration of a person's life.
  〈古〉寿命
5. 2.5archaic A boundary or limit, especially of time.
  〈古〉（尤指时间）界限，极限；终点；终止
3Each of the periods in the year, alternating with holiday or vacation, during which instruction is given in a school, college, or university, or during which a law court holds sessions.
学期；开庭期
the summer term
夏季学期。
term starts tomorrow
明天开始开庭期。
Example sentencesExamples
- Students heading back to start their new term at university are being given handy reminders of the warning signs of meningitis.
- My son has just started his first term at university reading history and politics.
- Your presentation grade will constitute one-eighth of the term's grade.
- He also worked part time tutoring during the university term.
- For a lot of faculty members, in short, the end of a term is no vacation, but a mad scramble for survival.
- Around 300,000 young people are finishing their first term at university in the UK.
- The third bedroom had been empty since its occupant left university earlier in the term.
- Not to mention that my university term ended a week or two early and all students in uni accommodation were forced to leave so that it could be rented out for that month.
- A campaign has freed her family to allow her children to complete their school terms, but they are to be deported on July 26.
- Across all universities, shorter terms had a notably positive effect on enlistment propensity.
- The year would be split into six rather than three terms, with two before Christmas and none longer than 38 days.
- I didn't honestly think this was going to happen in my first term at the best university in Canada.
- Two terms of elective subjects follow in which students may select from a wide variety of courses.
- With the new term drawing near, university students are returning to the campus from their summer vacation and some don't like what they find.
- He had decided to stay in the US for Christmas rather than return home when the university term ended on December 9.
- Prior to 1997, subsidy distribution was based on enrollments for the summer and fall terms.
- The end of the university term always ushers in the year-end student show.
- Will student-athletes be able to become athletically eligible for spring semester during January term?
- During the college term, students are encouraged to rent accommodation in the approved student village.
- Student loans were also vital for funding me during the copious breaks in the student term.
Synonyms
session
North American semester, trimester, quarter
4termsConditions under which an action may be undertaken or agreement reached; stipulated or agreed requirements.
条件；条款
their solicitors had agreed terms
他们的律师已达成一致的条款。
he could only be dealt with on his own terms
与他打交道只能按他的条件办。
Example sentencesExamples
- Personal-fitness devices are letting people serve as their own coaches and work out on their own terms.
- Did the record-company people have designs for you, or were they ready to hear you on your own terms?
- The terms of her parole limit her to working no more than 48 hours a week at her offices and she will have to wear an electronic tagging bracelet.
- Traders said rather than being encouraged to stay, they were being offered favourable terms to leave.
- I'll meet with the family who had asked to meet with him on a number of occasions, and he should have done it on their terms.
- But he was not prepared to commit to any decisions of policy, or reach any terms of agreement with the British Premier.
- Similar arguments apply with regard to the terms of the agreement.
- Once the barrier is broken, however, I think all that falls away and a woman of either party can run on her own terms.
- The main issues in the contract dispute are wages, harassment language and the term of the agreement.
- But most of us still manage to work things out on our own terms.
- Efforts to bring the two warring parties back to the negotiating table have stalled as both sides insist on their own terms.
- But being able to make compromises on your own terms means you can live with them.
- True, it might mean higher taxes and less disposable income for those who'd rather pursue their children's interests on their own terms.
Synonyms
condition, precondition, proviso, provision, prerequisite, requisite, specification
1. 4.1 Conditions with regard to payment for something; stated charges.
  偿还条件；既定价钱，费用
  loans on favourable terms
  条件优惠的贷款。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is a good idea to ask the retailer what its terms and conditions are with regard to the return of goods.
  They demanded wage increases and the preservation of easy terms of payment for communal services in rural areas.
  They advanced loans on very favourable terms, but the transactions ended up making huge losses the corporation could not absorb.
  Don't be tempted into consolidation loans unless the terms are more favourable then you are currently paying.
  The differences come down essentially to terms and conditions - most importantly, commitment and charges.
  According to the deal's terms and conditions, if you pay the loan off during the six month period, you're OK.
  There will be an increase in the loan limit for student loans and improvements to the terms of loans to part-time students.
  Credit terms and price charged for goods were set based upon this analysis.
  You have to be flexible on payment terms and prices.
  We then proceeded to negotiate a commercial fee, terms and conditions of payment.
  Mr Kehoe concluded by saying that every farmer should enquire regarding the payment terms and insist on payment on the day.
  Read the terms and conditions, such as details about delivery costs
  With an Export-Import loan guarantee, they can borrow money from banks at lower rates and more favorable terms than usual.
  The loan repayment terms will range between one and five years, depending on the credit package.
  People's loans are secured with terms and conditions; it will be difficult to renegotiate.
  He also said that the terms and conditions and pricing information are ‘very confusing’.
  For new clients, it was ready to provide soft loans with special terms and conditions.
  They had also given large loans on very favourable terms to deputies and other prominent people.
  For high earners, some personal pensions offer equally low charges and fair terms but allow you to make higher contributions.
  There are no entry costs for any of the three products as charges are reflected in the terms and conditions offered.
  Synonyms
  conditions, stipulations, specifications, provisions, provisos
  restrictions, qualifications
  particulars, details, points, clauses, articles
  rates, prices, charges, costs, fees
  tariff
2. 4.2 Agreed conditions under which a war or other dispute is brought to an end.
  （结束战争，解决争端的）条件
  the United States played a key role in prodding the two sides to come to terms
  Example sentencesExamples
  As the war approached its conclusion, Lincoln on three occasions wrote his peace terms down on paper.
  Both parties should come to terms and embrace dialogue.
  This broad topic was agreed upon after the two sides failed to come to terms on more specific topics.
  The peace effectively reinstated the Treaty of Madrid but on more favourable terms for the French.
  The two companies eventually came to terms.
  The parties should come to terms on the issue quickly before it gets out of control.
  Were the Japanese allowed to propose the terms of their surrender?
  In the face of the danger threatening from the north, the factions came to terms.
  Synonyms
  reach (an) agreement/understanding, come to an agreement/understanding, make a deal, reach a compromise, meet each other halfway, establish a middle ground, be reconciled
5Mathematics
Each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression.
〔数〕项
Example sentencesExamples
- A geometric series is defined as having a constant ratio between consecutive terms.
- The sequence of denominators of terms in the Farey series is palindromic.
- You might like to use a computer to approximate these functions by plotting the first few terms in each series.
- As you go farther and farther to the right in this sequence, the ratio of a term to the one before it will get closer and closer to the Golden Ratio.
- In this case we compare terms in the series with the area under the graph of the function.
- This uses a technique known as the integral test which compares the graph of a function with the terms of the series.
6Architecture
another term for terminus

verb təːmtərm

with object and usually with complement Give a descriptive name to; call by a specified term.
把…称为，把…叫做
he has been termed the father of modern theology
他被尊称为现代宗教学之父。
Example sentencesExamples
- Indeed, they are so against the conventional wisdom that they might be termed heresy.
- Some people are terming the entire episode as a publicity stunt.
- His rare talent means Joshua has been termed an art savant, a name given to someone who is gifted in a certain area.
- Here we are, poised to embark on what could easily be termed a mission, and just how do we prepare for it?
- A former wife of the father had termed the father a prime case for child abuse.
- Because of what the fire administration is terming an unauthorised visit, some firemen are up for disciplining for allowing you entry?
- Obviously, the Communist press took notice of them, terming them subversive and linking them to criminal elements.
- Three of the incidents were termed crashes, while three were considered hard landings.
- It is termed as the perfect predator, a mammal that can thrive in almost any habitat on earth.
- He objects to foxes being termed as vermin, but has no qualms about referring to a section of humans as vermin.
- Independent schools do not like being termed as elitist and they are working hard to keep their fees down.
- He can even be forgiven for terming some of the ringleaders of the dissatisfaction ‘rotten tomatoes’, as it seems clear they got some staff to sign a petition under false pretences.
- Traditionally, the Vedas have been handed down from one generation to another and many were opposed to recording it in the form of a cassette terming it a commercial venture.
- This rule does not change by terming it unjust.
- No more can he be termed aloof or arrogant nor accused of being an athlete who kept the best for himself.
- The way matters are shaping up, next year's poll could be sunk by what may be termed rampaging indifference.
- The end result, a small budget mediocre film earned its money and was termed a hit.
- Voting for the monorail system, terming it as a ‘superior alternative’, the letter added that its advantages were that it did not include any demolition and dislocation of existing traffic even during the construction stages.
- The company had dismissed the man three years ago for what it termed ticket sales irregularities.
- We are living in a time of global conflict, termed by many the war on terrorism.
Synonyms
call, name, entitle, title, style, designate, describe as, dub, label, tag
nickname
rare denominate

Phrases

come to terms with

Come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation); reconcile oneself to.
向…屈服；对…让步；与…妥协；与…和解；和…达成协议
she had come to terms with the tragedies in her life
她对生活中的不幸已经逆来顺受了。
Example sentencesExamples
- This makes the fact that the lyrics are so poor even more difficult to come to terms with.
- I went on to describe the inclement weather and how difficult I found it coming to terms with it.
- It's an odd paradox that as Alex comes to terms with these events from his past, he struggles to ignore and repress them.
- We put on a brave front when there's really a need for grieving and coming to terms with the situation.
- He said injured passengers on the ward had found it difficult coming to terms with the way they had survived when others had not.
- It's how he comes to terms with the events of his life.
- Many are pioneer-era women coming to terms with accepting other women into their homes.
- It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that his affable presence will be no more.
- By now everyone was aware of their impending doom and chaos was starting to break out, but through it all many people came to terms with their fate and accepted it.
- It is always difficult coming to terms with an imminent loss, but it was made much easier when such kindness was shown by an entire team.
Synonyms
accept, come to accept, become reconciled to, reconcile oneself to, reach an acceptance, reach an acceptance of, get used to, become accustomed to, adjust to, accommodate oneself to, acclimatize oneself to

in terms of (or in — terms)

With regard to the particular aspect or subject specified.
根据，按照；在…方面，从…方面（说来）
replacing the printers is difficult to justify in terms of cost
从成本方面很难说更换打印机是合算的。
Example sentencesExamples
- Almost entirely grey in moral terms, it's bright and innovative in all other respects.
- They look good but are relatively tasteless and are less than ideal in nutritional terms.
- In terms of diversity, students said they had more opportunities to talk with students who had different backgrounds.
- This is not yet a company that has made it in commercial terms, and there is always a chance that it will not get there.
- In terms of finance it brings in more than half a million pounds extra revenue over one weekend.
- He began justifying the war in human rights terms.
- While this is plenty of distance in everyday terms, in astronomical terms, it is a very near miss.
- In terms of academic freedom, however, the process has hardly been progressive.
- The last ceremony was a success in ratings terms, attracting half of the TV audience in Scotland.
- The cost in financial terms is soaring, the cost in emotional terms is unmeasurable.
Synonyms
with regard to, as regards, regarding, concerning, as to, in respect of, with reference to, in the matter of, in connection with

the long/short/medium term

Used to refer to a time that is a specified way into the future.
长/短/中期
these ventures are unlikely to yield much return in the short term
Example sentencesExamples
- This must not be a political decision to keep the public happy for the short term.
- In the short term, there is a risk that the market won't be able to absorb all the new properties being built.
- We are quite happy in principle to secure the long term future of the event.
- So it falls down the priority list, and what is achieved tends to be with a view to the short term only.
- In the short term, therefore, the economic facts spare the government from one agonising political choice.
- However, Washington must stop looking at the short term and set its sights on the long run.
- In the long term, mankind's very future may depend on what is being done right now in space research.
- This difficulty will impact on the short term future outlook for the sector.
- Over the medium term, the prospects for Scotland are good.
- After four decades of trying, there is no proof that the impact of aid lasts beyond the short term.

on terms

1In a state of friendship or equality.
友好，关系良好；在平等地位上
Synonyms
with regard to, as regards, regarding, concerning, as to, in respect of, with reference to, in the matter of, in connection with
1. 1.1(in sport) level in score or on points.
  （体育运动）得分水平
  Example sentencesExamples
  Five minutes later Laois were back on terms with a similar score form Stradbally's Colm Kelly.
  However, Sligo were back on terms within a minute or so with quick scores from Quinn and McGowan.
  That score brought Kilcock back on terms but the Moores' response was swift and sure.
  But Craig Winter soon put the visitors back on terms when he knocked in goal after a John Elliot corner.
  Crucially, Lam made that seven with a drop-goal 10 minutes from time, leaving Saints needing two scores to get back on terms.
  They were never able to get back on terms and Oxford won by four-and-a-half lengths in a not particularly rapid time of 20 minutes and 23 seconds.
  Sam Bailey opened the scoring for Sutton although Heaton were soon back on terms with a penalty.
  From then on, he was never able to get back on terms with the fourth seed.
  Three minutes later, the hosts were back on terms with a fine score for midfielder Seán Carolan to leave the sides tied at three points apiece at the break.
  Williams could never get on terms with O'Sullivan

on — terms

In a specified relation or on a specified footing.
处于…关系（或状态）
we are all on friendly terms
我们都相处友好。
Example sentencesExamples
- The court heard the pair had been drinking in various pubs during the evening and had been on amicable terms.
- Since we are now apparently on civil terms again, I am working hard at feeling pleased for him about that.
- We didn't split on bad terms, and she's made it quite clear that she's concerned for my well being in the future.
- I expect a good welcome back because I was always on friendly terms with the fans.
- Yet while the press has recorded these details, he bears no grudges and keeps on affable terms with reporters.
- The two leaders now are all smiles and on first name terms.
- She was a top class neighbour and friend who was on good terms with everyone.
- He argues that private prisons should be judged not purely on cost terms but also on what they are achieving compared with other options.
- When we met on Wednesday we were regularly interrupted by elderly matrons who knew our man on first name terms and inquired kindly about his game.
- Those who had left, left on friendly terms and most were still in contact with him.
- Journalists who mingle on equal terms with the famous or powerful inevitably lose touch with the public.
Synonyms
in a … relationship, in a … relationship with, having … relations, having … relations with, on a … footing, on a … footing with

Origin

Middle English (denoting a limit in space or time, or (in the plural) limiting conditions): from Old French terme, from Latin terminus 'end, boundary, limit'.

Rhymes

affirm, berm, confirm, firm, germ, herm, midterm, perm, sperm, squirm, therm, worm

Definition of term in US English:

term

nountərmtərm

1A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study.
专门名词，名称，术语
the musical term “leitmotiv”
音乐术语“主导主题”
a term of abuse
辱骂用语；恶语。
Example sentencesExamples
- In this study we evaluated general practitioners' knowledge of terms commonly used to describe a test's accuracy.
- But some of the older topics are now passé, and language, terms, and topics shift and adapt.
- The term semantics is a recent addition to the English language.
- By the way, why in a democracy is the word liberal a term of abuse?
- The phrase is now a term of endearment for a child who has done something sweet.
- It is significant that the term entered the language at a time of ineffective monarchical rule, in the mid-fifteenth century.
- It turns out to be a technical term in the study of logic and describes a specific type of logical fallacy, a form of circular reasoning.
- These efforts are called Christology, which is the term used to describe the study of the person and work of Christ.
- Table 1 is a glossary of terms used to describe the mechanical properties of steels.
- The first section provides a list of definitions for terms and phrases relevant to the group purchasing process.
- This is why we started publishing the Glossary of basic scientific terms and concepts.
- So, to begin with, I turn to the necessary defining of the terms and concepts to be discussed.
- In official language, this occurs through the use of technical terms - acronyms and jargon.
- It is especially difficult for people whose mother tongues lack the terms in which key concepts can be expressed.
- Instead, they made many extremely alarming claims that used synonymous language and terms.
- Every barbarian language had an equivalent term, and all of them were based on a derivative of that language's word for fury.
- You will appreciate that I spend much of my time reading the newspapers in order to turn up neologisms and other interesting terms.
- The word ‘Semite’ originated as a term to describe a group of languages.
- What does it tell us about Hawaiian culture that the language has many such terms for bananas?
- Workers also have been taught key terms and phrases in three languages, Croatian, Turkish and English.
Synonyms
word, expression, phrase, turn of phrase, idiom, locution
1. 1.1terms Language used on a particular occasion; a way of expressing oneself.
  特定用语；说话的方式，措辞
  a protest in the strongest possible terms
  尽可能用最强烈的措辞发出的抗议。
  Example sentencesExamples
  In recent months she has shamelessly mentioned Saab on more than 30 occasions and never in less than ecstatic terms.
  It is feasible he made his point in even stronger terms in the dressing room beforehand, but there was little evidence early on of his sermon provoking the desired reaction.
  Synonyms
  language, mode of expression, manner of speaking, phraseology, terminology
2. 1.2Logic A word or words that may be the subject or predicate of a proposition.
  〔逻〕（三段论中的）项
  Example sentencesExamples
  There is no king of France at present; the subject term fails to refer to anything.
  Every simple proposition contains two terms, predicate and subject.
2A fixed or limited period for which something, e.g., office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last.
期，期限；任期
the President is elected for a single four-year term
总统当选，任期仅为一任，为期四年。
Example sentencesExamples
- I have actually served a term of imprisonment in Britain under such a law, and Americans may find my experiences instructive.
- In his second term as senator he became the acknowledged spokesman for the Southern point of view.
- Jail term or life imprisonment or community work cannot substitute as they are not equals.
- And the same may be true for the young men willing to risk lengthy prison terms to sell it on the streets of America's cities.
- Sources close to him say he is now talking in terms of what he could achieve in a third term of office.
- I am currently the comptroller for Baltimore, serving my second term in office.
- That is because the members of the Council are appointed for fixed terms.
- Just days into his first term in office, he already recognized that the roles of senator and psychologist are similar.
- We can only brace ourselves for the rest of his four year term in office.
- However, now they have to illustrate what they plan to do in the next four years, the term of their office.
- There the Leadership is elected and its term of office is two years.
- The elected council members are set to begin their four-year term of office on Dec.31.
- The president is obviously at an unpopular moment in his term in office.
- Such recess appointments, though rare, allow a federal judge to serve a limited term.
- Another significant section of the overturned clauses dealt with a fixed term of office for the Chief Prosecutor.
- The term of office is for four years, with a possible extension of two years.
- The president's woes began virtually the moment he took the oath of office for a second term.
- The president appears to have ditched his initial plan to lay out his domestic policy proposals for a second term.
- Some argue that having a limit on presidential terms makes the country less democratic.
- He made French an official language during his first term.
Synonyms
period, period of time, time, length of time, spell, stint, duration
1. 2.1 The completion of a normal length of pregnancy.
  足月，足孕；（足月）分娩
  the pregnancy went to full term
  怀孕已满足月。
  low birthweight at term
  足月分娩时体重偏轻。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Four ultrasound measurements were made on each fetus within seven days of term delivery.
  She had an uneventful pregnancy and at term underwent a cesarean section.
  A healthy child was delivered at term, and the couple will be offered prenatal diagnosis in subsequent pregnancies.
  As she progresses toward the end of her pregnancy term, she will usually demand to eat more and more.
  These trends were found in babies born at term or prematurely and therefore reflected low rates of intrauterine growth.
  One infant born at term presented with seizures on the third day and died on the 10th day.
  In the clinic the girl's mother told me that, although born at term, Susan had weighed but 3 pounds.
  All of the mothers studied were in spontaneous labor at term with singleton pregnancies in cephalic presentations.
  Information on the length of gestation of these offspring was obtained from inquiring if the child was born at term and, if not, by how many weeks he or she was early or late.
  He was in good general health, was born at term and was fully immunized, appropriate to his age.
  Pregnant women at term with rupture of membranes before labour are subjected to routine induction of labour.
  Only four of the 20 women who were anemic at 26 to 28 weeks of gestation were still anemic at term.
  Cesarean section was performed at term because of breech presentation.
  She has an obvious abdominal protuberance, she is at term, and her time is now.
  Nevertheless, patients with severe emphysema have had successful term pregnancies.
  We assessed preterm and term births separately in the analysis of infant and early neonatal mortality.
  Nevertheless, it is impossible to deliver all term breech pregnancies by caesarean section.
  The same sort of findings could be equally applicable to babies born at term.
  The study was limited to babies born to first-time mothers who went into labor spontaneously and at term.
  The child was born at term with an uneventful antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal history.
2. 2.2Law A tenancy of a fixed period.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Then the government leases the work from the builder for a fixed term of years, during which it has to be maintained by its maker.
  Unfortunately, nobody noticed that the term of years referred to in Mrs Tuttle's leases had been backdated.
  The right to request a new tenancy when the tenancy ‘could be brought to an end by notice to quit given by the tenant’ was held not to apply to a lease for a term of years.
  The annual rent was low, and the tenants paid larger ‘fines’ at intervals, for example to add a new life or term of years to the lease, or when a new tenant entered the holding.
  The new act offers the landowner freedom of contract, enabling land to be let for a term of years without the tenant obtaining security of tenure, as with the Agricultural Holding Act 1986.
  The vendor would not sell without receiving his purchase money, and the mortgagee would not provide the purchase money without receiving the term of years.
3. 2.3archaic The duration of a person's life.
  〈古〉寿命
4. 2.4archaic A boundary or limit, especially of time.
  〈古〉（尤指时间）界限，极限；终点；终止
3Each of the periods in the year, alternating with holidays or vacations, during which instruction is given in a school, college, or university, or during which a court holds sessions.
学期；开庭期
the summer term
夏季学期。
term starts tomorrow
明天开始开庭期。
Example sentencesExamples
- Students heading back to start their new term at university are being given handy reminders of the warning signs of meningitis.
- Across all universities, shorter terms had a notably positive effect on enlistment propensity.
- Prior to 1997, subsidy distribution was based on enrollments for the summer and fall terms.
- The third bedroom had been empty since its occupant left university earlier in the term.
- He also worked part time tutoring during the university term.
- I didn't honestly think this was going to happen in my first term at the best university in Canada.
- With the new term drawing near, university students are returning to the campus from their summer vacation and some don't like what they find.
- Student loans were also vital for funding me during the copious breaks in the student term.
- A campaign has freed her family to allow her children to complete their school terms, but they are to be deported on July 26.
- The end of the university term always ushers in the year-end student show.
- He had decided to stay in the US for Christmas rather than return home when the university term ended on December 9.
- Your presentation grade will constitute one-eighth of the term's grade.
- During the college term, students are encouraged to rent accommodation in the approved student village.
- Not to mention that my university term ended a week or two early and all students in uni accommodation were forced to leave so that it could be rented out for that month.
- Two terms of elective subjects follow in which students may select from a wide variety of courses.
- My son has just started his first term at university reading history and politics.
- Will student-athletes be able to become athletically eligible for spring semester during January term?
- Around 300,000 young people are finishing their first term at university in the UK.
- The year would be split into six rather than three terms, with two before Christmas and none longer than 38 days.
- For a lot of faculty members, in short, the end of a term is no vacation, but a mad scramble for survival.
Synonyms
session
4termsConditions under which an action may be undertaken or agreement reached; stipulated or agreed-upon requirements.
条件；条款
he could only be dealt with on his own terms
与他打交道只能按他的条件办。
the union and the company agreed upon the contract's terms
Example sentencesExamples
- Traders said rather than being encouraged to stay, they were being offered favourable terms to leave.
- Efforts to bring the two warring parties back to the negotiating table have stalled as both sides insist on their own terms.
- Similar arguments apply with regard to the terms of the agreement.
- Once the barrier is broken, however, I think all that falls away and a woman of either party can run on her own terms.
- True, it might mean higher taxes and less disposable income for those who'd rather pursue their children's interests on their own terms.
- The main issues in the contract dispute are wages, harassment language and the term of the agreement.
- I'll meet with the family who had asked to meet with him on a number of occasions, and he should have done it on their terms.
- Personal-fitness devices are letting people serve as their own coaches and work out on their own terms.
- But most of us still manage to work things out on our own terms.
- The terms of her parole limit her to working no more than 48 hours a week at her offices and she will have to wear an electronic tagging bracelet.
- But being able to make compromises on your own terms means you can live with them.
- Did the record-company people have designs for you, or were they ready to hear you on your own terms?
- But he was not prepared to commit to any decisions of policy, or reach any terms of agreement with the British Premier.
Synonyms
condition, precondition, proviso, provision, prerequisite, requisite, specification
1. 4.1 Conditions with regard to payment for something; stated charges.
  偿还条件；既定价钱，费用
  loans on favorable terms
  条件优惠的贷款。
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is a good idea to ask the retailer what its terms and conditions are with regard to the return of goods.
  He also said that the terms and conditions and pricing information are ‘very confusing’.
  According to the deal's terms and conditions, if you pay the loan off during the six month period, you're OK.
  There will be an increase in the loan limit for student loans and improvements to the terms of loans to part-time students.
  With an Export-Import loan guarantee, they can borrow money from banks at lower rates and more favorable terms than usual.
  They demanded wage increases and the preservation of easy terms of payment for communal services in rural areas.
  Mr Kehoe concluded by saying that every farmer should enquire regarding the payment terms and insist on payment on the day.
  Credit terms and price charged for goods were set based upon this analysis.
  You have to be flexible on payment terms and prices.
  We then proceeded to negotiate a commercial fee, terms and conditions of payment.
  The differences come down essentially to terms and conditions - most importantly, commitment and charges.
  There are no entry costs for any of the three products as charges are reflected in the terms and conditions offered.
  Don't be tempted into consolidation loans unless the terms are more favourable then you are currently paying.
  For new clients, it was ready to provide soft loans with special terms and conditions.
  Read the terms and conditions, such as details about delivery costs
  People's loans are secured with terms and conditions; it will be difficult to renegotiate.
  They advanced loans on very favourable terms, but the transactions ended up making huge losses the corporation could not absorb.
  For high earners, some personal pensions offer equally low charges and fair terms but allow you to make higher contributions.
  The loan repayment terms will range between one and five years, depending on the credit package.
  They had also given large loans on very favourable terms to deputies and other prominent people.
  Synonyms
  conditions, stipulations, specifications, provisions, provisos
  rates, prices, charges, costs, fees
2. 4.2 Agreed conditions under which a war or other dispute is brought to an end.
  （结束战争，解决争端的）条件
  the United States played a key role in prodding the two sides to come to terms
  Example sentencesExamples
  The parties should come to terms on the issue quickly before it gets out of control.
  This broad topic was agreed upon after the two sides failed to come to terms on more specific topics.
  The peace effectively reinstated the Treaty of Madrid but on more favourable terms for the French.
  In the face of the danger threatening from the north, the factions came to terms.
  As the war approached its conclusion, Lincoln on three occasions wrote his peace terms down on paper.
  The two companies eventually came to terms.
  Were the Japanese allowed to propose the terms of their surrender?
  Both parties should come to terms and embrace dialogue.
  Synonyms
  reach agreement, reach understanding, reach an agreement, reach an understanding, come to an agreement, come to an understanding, make a deal, reach a compromise, meet each other halfway, establish a middle ground, be reconciled
5Mathematics
Each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression.
〔数〕项
Example sentencesExamples
- In this case we compare terms in the series with the area under the graph of the function.
- As you go farther and farther to the right in this sequence, the ratio of a term to the one before it will get closer and closer to the Golden Ratio.
- A geometric series is defined as having a constant ratio between consecutive terms.
- You might like to use a computer to approximate these functions by plotting the first few terms in each series.
- The sequence of denominators of terms in the Farey series is palindromic.
- This uses a technique known as the integral test which compares the graph of a function with the terms of the series.
6Architecture
another term for terminus

verbtərmtərm

with object and usually with complement Give a descriptive name to; call by a specified name.
把…称为，把…叫做
he has been termed the father of modern theology
他被尊称为现代宗教学之父。
Example sentencesExamples
- His rare talent means Joshua has been termed an art savant, a name given to someone who is gifted in a certain area.
- Obviously, the Communist press took notice of them, terming them subversive and linking them to criminal elements.
- We are living in a time of global conflict, termed by many the war on terrorism.
- This rule does not change by terming it unjust.
- He objects to foxes being termed as vermin, but has no qualms about referring to a section of humans as vermin.
- Some people are terming the entire episode as a publicity stunt.
- It is termed as the perfect predator, a mammal that can thrive in almost any habitat on earth.
- Because of what the fire administration is terming an unauthorised visit, some firemen are up for disciplining for allowing you entry?
- Traditionally, the Vedas have been handed down from one generation to another and many were opposed to recording it in the form of a cassette terming it a commercial venture.
- Here we are, poised to embark on what could easily be termed a mission, and just how do we prepare for it?
- The company had dismissed the man three years ago for what it termed ticket sales irregularities.
- Voting for the monorail system, terming it as a ‘superior alternative’, the letter added that its advantages were that it did not include any demolition and dislocation of existing traffic even during the construction stages.
- Indeed, they are so against the conventional wisdom that they might be termed heresy.
- The way matters are shaping up, next year's poll could be sunk by what may be termed rampaging indifference.
- The end result, a small budget mediocre film earned its money and was termed a hit.
- A former wife of the father had termed the father a prime case for child abuse.
- No more can he be termed aloof or arrogant nor accused of being an athlete who kept the best for himself.
- Independent schools do not like being termed as elitist and they are working hard to keep their fees down.
- He can even be forgiven for terming some of the ringleaders of the dissatisfaction ‘rotten tomatoes’, as it seems clear they got some staff to sign a petition under false pretences.
- Three of the incidents were termed crashes, while three were considered hard landings.
Synonyms
call, name, entitle, title, style, designate, describe as, dub, label, tag

Phrases

come to terms with

Come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation); reconcile oneself to.
向…屈服；对…让步；与…妥协；与…和解；和…达成协议
she had come to terms with the tragedies in her life
她对生活中的不幸已经逆来顺受了。
Example sentencesExamples
- Many are pioneer-era women coming to terms with accepting other women into their homes.
- He said injured passengers on the ward had found it difficult coming to terms with the way they had survived when others had not.
- It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that his affable presence will be no more.
- We put on a brave front when there's really a need for grieving and coming to terms with the situation.
- This makes the fact that the lyrics are so poor even more difficult to come to terms with.
- It is always difficult coming to terms with an imminent loss, but it was made much easier when such kindness was shown by an entire team.
- I went on to describe the inclement weather and how difficult I found it coming to terms with it.
- It's how he comes to terms with the events of his life.
- By now everyone was aware of their impending doom and chaos was starting to break out, but through it all many people came to terms with their fate and accepted it.
- It's an odd paradox that as Alex comes to terms with these events from his past, he struggles to ignore and repress them.
Synonyms
accept, come to accept, become reconciled to, reconcile oneself to, reach an acceptance, reach an acceptance of, get used to, become accustomed to, adjust to, accommodate oneself to, acclimatize oneself to

in terms of (or in — terms)

With regard to the particular aspect or subject specified.
根据，按照；在…方面，从…方面（说来）
replacing the printers is difficult to justify in terms of cost
从成本方面很难说更换打印机是合算的。
sales are down by nearly 7 percent in real terms
实际上销售额降低了近7个百分点。
Example sentencesExamples
- In terms of academic freedom, however, the process has hardly been progressive.
- While this is plenty of distance in everyday terms, in astronomical terms, it is a very near miss.
- In terms of finance it brings in more than half a million pounds extra revenue over one weekend.
- In terms of diversity, students said they had more opportunities to talk with students who had different backgrounds.
- The cost in financial terms is soaring, the cost in emotional terms is unmeasurable.
- Almost entirely grey in moral terms, it's bright and innovative in all other respects.
- They look good but are relatively tasteless and are less than ideal in nutritional terms.
- The last ceremony was a success in ratings terms, attracting half of the TV audience in Scotland.
- This is not yet a company that has made it in commercial terms, and there is always a chance that it will not get there.
- He began justifying the war in human rights terms.
Synonyms
with regard to, as regards, regarding, concerning, as to, in respect of, with reference to, in the matter of, in connection with

the long/short/medium term

Used to refer to a time that is a specified way into the future.
长/短/中期
Example sentencesExamples
- In the short term, therefore, the economic facts spare the government from one agonising political choice.
- We are quite happy in principle to secure the long term future of the event.
- After four decades of trying, there is no proof that the impact of aid lasts beyond the short term.
- Over the medium term, the prospects for Scotland are good.
- In the short term, there is a risk that the market won't be able to absorb all the new properties being built.
- This difficulty will impact on the short term future outlook for the sector.
- This must not be a political decision to keep the public happy for the short term.
- In the long term, mankind's very future may depend on what is being done right now in space research.
- So it falls down the priority list, and what is achieved tends to be with a view to the short term only.
- However, Washington must stop looking at the short term and set its sights on the long run.

on — terms

In a specified relation or on a specified footing.
处于…关系（或状态）
we are all on friendly terms
我们都相处友好。
Example sentencesExamples
- The two leaders now are all smiles and on first name terms.
- Since we are now apparently on civil terms again, I am working hard at feeling pleased for him about that.
- She was a top class neighbour and friend who was on good terms with everyone.
- Journalists who mingle on equal terms with the famous or powerful inevitably lose touch with the public.
- He argues that private prisons should be judged not purely on cost terms but also on what they are achieving compared with other options.
- The court heard the pair had been drinking in various pubs during the evening and had been on amicable terms.
- I expect a good welcome back because I was always on friendly terms with the fans.
- Those who had left, left on friendly terms and most were still in contact with him.
- When we met on Wednesday we were regularly interrupted by elderly matrons who knew our man on first name terms and inquired kindly about his game.
- Yet while the press has recorded these details, he bears no grudges and keeps on affable terms with reporters.
- We didn't split on bad terms, and she's made it quite clear that she's concerned for my well being in the future.
Synonyms
in a … relationship, in a … relationship with, having … relations, having … relations with, on a … footing, on a … footing with

Origin

Middle English (denoting a limit in space or time, or (in the plural) limiting conditions): from Old French terme, from Latin terminus ‘end, boundary, limit’.

单词	term
释义	Definition of term in English: term noun təːmtərm 1A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study. 专门名词，名称，术语 the musical term ‘leitmotiv’ 音乐术语“主导主题” a term of abuse 辱骂用语；恶语。 Example sentencesExamples Table 1 is a glossary of terms used to describe the mechanical properties of steels. Workers also have been taught key terms and phrases in three languages, Croatian, Turkish and English. The first section provides a list of definitions for terms and phrases relevant to the group purchasing process. The phrase is now a term of endearment for a child who has done something sweet. It turns out to be a technical term in the study of logic and describes a specific type of logical fallacy, a form of circular reasoning. By the way, why in a democracy is the word liberal a term of abuse? So, to begin with, I turn to the necessary defining of the terms and concepts to be discussed. It is significant that the term entered the language at a time of ineffective monarchical rule, in the mid-fifteenth century. Every barbarian language had an equivalent term, and all of them were based on a derivative of that language's word for fury. But some of the older topics are now passé, and language, terms, and topics shift and adapt. You will appreciate that I spend much of my time reading the newspapers in order to turn up neologisms and other interesting terms. In this study we evaluated general practitioners' knowledge of terms commonly used to describe a test's accuracy. It is especially difficult for people whose mother tongues lack the terms in which key concepts can be expressed. The term semantics is a recent addition to the English language. These efforts are called Christology, which is the term used to describe the study of the person and work of Christ. What does it tell us about Hawaiian culture that the language has many such terms for bananas? Instead, they made many extremely alarming claims that used synonymous language and terms. This is why we started publishing the Glossary of basic scientific terms and concepts. The word ‘Semite’ originated as a term to describe a group of languages. In official language, this occurs through the use of technical terms - acronyms and jargon. Synonyms word, expression, phrase, turn of phrase, idiom, locution name, title, denomination, designation, label formal appellation 1.1terms Language used on a particular occasion; a way of expressing oneself. 特定用语；说话的方式，措辞 a protest in the strongest possible terms 尽可能用最强烈的措辞发出的抗议。 Example sentencesExamples It is feasible he made his point in even stronger terms in the dressing room beforehand, but there was little evidence early on of his sermon provoking the desired reaction. In recent months she has shamelessly mentioned Saab on more than 30 occasions and never in less than ecstatic terms. Synonyms language, mode of expression, manner of speaking, phraseology, terminology words, phrases, expressions 1.2Logic A word or words that may be the subject or predicate of a proposition. 〔逻〕（三段论中的）项 Example sentencesExamples Every simple proposition contains two terms, predicate and subject. There is no king of France at present; the subject term fails to refer to anything. 2A fixed or limited period for which something, for example office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last. 期，期限；任期 the President is elected for a single four-year term 总统当选，任期仅为一任，为期四年。 Example sentencesExamples Just days into his first term in office, he already recognized that the roles of senator and psychologist are similar. The term of office is for four years, with a possible extension of two years. The president's woes began virtually the moment he took the oath of office for a second term. Another significant section of the overturned clauses dealt with a fixed term of office for the Chief Prosecutor. In his second term as senator he became the acknowledged spokesman for the Southern point of view. The elected council members are set to begin their four-year term of office on Dec.31. The president is obviously at an unpopular moment in his term in office. We can only brace ourselves for the rest of his four year term in office. That is because the members of the Council are appointed for fixed terms. However, now they have to illustrate what they plan to do in the next four years, the term of their office. Sources close to him say he is now talking in terms of what he could achieve in a third term of office. Such recess appointments, though rare, allow a federal judge to serve a limited term. And the same may be true for the young men willing to risk lengthy prison terms to sell it on the streets of America's cities. Some argue that having a limit on presidential terms makes the country less democratic. There the Leadership is elected and its term of office is two years. The president appears to have ditched his initial plan to lay out his domestic policy proposals for a second term. He made French an official language during his first term. I am currently the comptroller for Baltimore, serving my second term in office. I have actually served a term of imprisonment in Britain under such a law, and Americans may find my experiences instructive. Jail term or life imprisonment or community work cannot substitute as they are not equals. Synonyms period, period of time, time, length of time, spell, stint, duration interval, stretch, run, phase term of office, period of office, incumbency, administration 2.1 (especially in Scotland) a fixed day of the year appointed for the making of payments, the start or end of tenancies, etc. （尤指苏格兰的）法定结账日 2.2mass noun The completion of a normal length of pregnancy. 足月，足孕；（足月）分娩 I was really keen to go to term and to have a home birth Example sentencesExamples Pregnant women at term with rupture of membranes before labour are subjected to routine induction of labour. The child was born at term with an uneventful antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal history. He was in good general health, was born at term and was fully immunized, appropriate to his age. Only four of the 20 women who were anemic at 26 to 28 weeks of gestation were still anemic at term. As she progresses toward the end of her pregnancy term, she will usually demand to eat more and more. Cesarean section was performed at term because of breech presentation. A healthy child was delivered at term, and the couple will be offered prenatal diagnosis in subsequent pregnancies. The study was limited to babies born to first-time mothers who went into labor spontaneously and at term. We assessed preterm and term births separately in the analysis of infant and early neonatal mortality. Information on the length of gestation of these offspring was obtained from inquiring if the child was born at term and, if not, by how many weeks he or she was early or late. These trends were found in babies born at term or prematurely and therefore reflected low rates of intrauterine growth. Nevertheless, patients with severe emphysema have had successful term pregnancies. All of the mothers studied were in spontaneous labor at term with singleton pregnancies in cephalic presentations. She has an obvious abdominal protuberance, she is at term, and her time is now. She had an uneventful pregnancy and at term underwent a cesarean section. Nevertheless, it is impossible to deliver all term breech pregnancies by caesarean section. In the clinic the girl's mother told me that, although born at term, Susan had weighed but 3 pounds. Four ultrasound measurements were made on each fetus within seven days of term delivery. One infant born at term presented with seizures on the third day and died on the 10th day. The same sort of findings could be equally applicable to babies born at term. 2.3Law A tenancy of a fixed period. Example sentencesExamples The new act offers the landowner freedom of contract, enabling land to be let for a term of years without the tenant obtaining security of tenure, as with the Agricultural Holding Act 1986. The vendor would not sell without receiving his purchase money, and the mortgagee would not provide the purchase money without receiving the term of years. Then the government leases the work from the builder for a fixed term of years, during which it has to be maintained by its maker. The annual rent was low, and the tenants paid larger ‘fines’ at intervals, for example to add a new life or term of years to the lease, or when a new tenant entered the holding. Unfortunately, nobody noticed that the term of years referred to in Mrs Tuttle's leases had been backdated. The right to request a new tenancy when the tenancy ‘could be brought to an end by notice to quit given by the tenant’ was held not to apply to a lease for a term of years. 2.4archaic The duration of a person's life. 〈古〉寿命 2.5archaic A boundary or limit, especially of time. 〈古〉（尤指时间）界限，极限；终点；终止 3Each of the periods in the year, alternating with holiday or vacation, during which instruction is given in a school, college, or university, or during which a law court holds sessions. 学期；开庭期 the summer term 夏季学期。 term starts tomorrow 明天开始开庭期。 Example sentencesExamples Students heading back to start their new term at university are being given handy reminders of the warning signs of meningitis. My son has just started his first term at university reading history and politics. Your presentation grade will constitute one-eighth of the term's grade. He also worked part time tutoring during the university term. For a lot of faculty members, in short, the end of a term is no vacation, but a mad scramble for survival. Around 300,000 young people are finishing their first term at university in the UK. The third bedroom had been empty since its occupant left university earlier in the term. Not to mention that my university term ended a week or two early and all students in uni accommodation were forced to leave so that it could be rented out for that month. A campaign has freed her family to allow her children to complete their school terms, but they are to be deported on July 26. Across all universities, shorter terms had a notably positive effect on enlistment propensity. The year would be split into six rather than three terms, with two before Christmas and none longer than 38 days. I didn't honestly think this was going to happen in my first term at the best university in Canada. Two terms of elective subjects follow in which students may select from a wide variety of courses. With the new term drawing near, university students are returning to the campus from their summer vacation and some don't like what they find. He had decided to stay in the US for Christmas rather than return home when the university term ended on December 9. Prior to 1997, subsidy distribution was based on enrollments for the summer and fall terms. The end of the university term always ushers in the year-end student show. Will student-athletes be able to become athletically eligible for spring semester during January term? During the college term, students are encouraged to rent accommodation in the approved student village. Student loans were also vital for funding me during the copious breaks in the student term. Synonyms session North American semester, trimester, quarter 4termsConditions under which an action may be undertaken or agreement reached; stipulated or agreed requirements. 条件；条款 their solicitors had agreed terms 他们的律师已达成一致的条款。 he could only be dealt with on his own terms 与他打交道只能按他的条件办。 Example sentencesExamples Personal-fitness devices are letting people serve as their own coaches and work out on their own terms. Did the record-company people have designs for you, or were they ready to hear you on your own terms? The terms of her parole limit her to working no more than 48 hours a week at her offices and she will have to wear an electronic tagging bracelet. Traders said rather than being encouraged to stay, they were being offered favourable terms to leave. I'll meet with the family who had asked to meet with him on a number of occasions, and he should have done it on their terms. But he was not prepared to commit to any decisions of policy, or reach any terms of agreement with the British Premier. Similar arguments apply with regard to the terms of the agreement. Once the barrier is broken, however, I think all that falls away and a woman of either party can run on her own terms. The main issues in the contract dispute are wages, harassment language and the term of the agreement. But most of us still manage to work things out on our own terms. Efforts to bring the two warring parties back to the negotiating table have stalled as both sides insist on their own terms. But being able to make compromises on your own terms means you can live with them. True, it might mean higher taxes and less disposable income for those who'd rather pursue their children's interests on their own terms. Synonyms condition, precondition, proviso, provision, prerequisite, requisite, specification 4.1 Conditions with regard to payment for something; stated charges. 偿还条件；既定价钱，费用 loans on favourable terms 条件优惠的贷款。 Example sentencesExamples It is a good idea to ask the retailer what its terms and conditions are with regard to the return of goods. They demanded wage increases and the preservation of easy terms of payment for communal services in rural areas. They advanced loans on very favourable terms, but the transactions ended up making huge losses the corporation could not absorb. Don't be tempted into consolidation loans unless the terms are more favourable then you are currently paying. The differences come down essentially to terms and conditions - most importantly, commitment and charges. According to the deal's terms and conditions, if you pay the loan off during the six month period, you're OK. There will be an increase in the loan limit for student loans and improvements to the terms of loans to part-time students. Credit terms and price charged for goods were set based upon this analysis. You have to be flexible on payment terms and prices. We then proceeded to negotiate a commercial fee, terms and conditions of payment. Mr Kehoe concluded by saying that every farmer should enquire regarding the payment terms and insist on payment on the day. Read the terms and conditions, such as details about delivery costs With an Export-Import loan guarantee, they can borrow money from banks at lower rates and more favorable terms than usual. The loan repayment terms will range between one and five years, depending on the credit package. People's loans are secured with terms and conditions; it will be difficult to renegotiate. He also said that the terms and conditions and pricing information are ‘very confusing’. For new clients, it was ready to provide soft loans with special terms and conditions. They had also given large loans on very favourable terms to deputies and other prominent people. For high earners, some personal pensions offer equally low charges and fair terms but allow you to make higher contributions. There are no entry costs for any of the three products as charges are reflected in the terms and conditions offered. Synonyms conditions, stipulations, specifications, provisions, provisos restrictions, qualifications particulars, details, points, clauses, articles rates, prices, charges, costs, fees tariff 4.2 Agreed conditions under which a war or other dispute is brought to an end. （结束战争，解决争端的）条件 the United States played a key role in prodding the two sides to come to terms Example sentencesExamples As the war approached its conclusion, Lincoln on three occasions wrote his peace terms down on paper. Both parties should come to terms and embrace dialogue. This broad topic was agreed upon after the two sides failed to come to terms on more specific topics. The peace effectively reinstated the Treaty of Madrid but on more favourable terms for the French. The two companies eventually came to terms. The parties should come to terms on the issue quickly before it gets out of control. Were the Japanese allowed to propose the terms of their surrender? In the face of the danger threatening from the north, the factions came to terms. Synonyms reach (an) agreement/understanding, come to an agreement/understanding, make a deal, reach a compromise, meet each other halfway, establish a middle ground, be reconciled 5Mathematics Each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression. 〔数〕项 Example sentencesExamples A geometric series is defined as having a constant ratio between consecutive terms. The sequence of denominators of terms in the Farey series is palindromic. You might like to use a computer to approximate these functions by plotting the first few terms in each series. As you go farther and farther to the right in this sequence, the ratio of a term to the one before it will get closer and closer to the Golden Ratio. In this case we compare terms in the series with the area under the graph of the function. This uses a technique known as the integral test which compares the graph of a function with the terms of the series. 6Architecture another term for terminus verb təːmtərm with object and usually with complement Give a descriptive name to; call by a specified term. 把…称为，把…叫做 he has been termed the father of modern theology 他被尊称为现代宗教学之父。 Example sentencesExamples Indeed, they are so against the conventional wisdom that they might be termed heresy. Some people are terming the entire episode as a publicity stunt. His rare talent means Joshua has been termed an art savant, a name given to someone who is gifted in a certain area. Here we are, poised to embark on what could easily be termed a mission, and just how do we prepare for it? A former wife of the father had termed the father a prime case for child abuse. Because of what the fire administration is terming an unauthorised visit, some firemen are up for disciplining for allowing you entry? Obviously, the Communist press took notice of them, terming them subversive and linking them to criminal elements. Three of the incidents were termed crashes, while three were considered hard landings. It is termed as the perfect predator, a mammal that can thrive in almost any habitat on earth. He objects to foxes being termed as vermin, but has no qualms about referring to a section of humans as vermin. Independent schools do not like being termed as elitist and they are working hard to keep their fees down. He can even be forgiven for terming some of the ringleaders of the dissatisfaction ‘rotten tomatoes’, as it seems clear they got some staff to sign a petition under false pretences. Traditionally, the Vedas have been handed down from one generation to another and many were opposed to recording it in the form of a cassette terming it a commercial venture. This rule does not change by terming it unjust. No more can he be termed aloof or arrogant nor accused of being an athlete who kept the best for himself. The way matters are shaping up, next year's poll could be sunk by what may be termed rampaging indifference. The end result, a small budget mediocre film earned its money and was termed a hit. Voting for the monorail system, terming it as a ‘superior alternative’, the letter added that its advantages were that it did not include any demolition and dislocation of existing traffic even during the construction stages. The company had dismissed the man three years ago for what it termed ticket sales irregularities. We are living in a time of global conflict, termed by many the war on terrorism. Synonyms call, name, entitle, title, style, designate, describe as, dub, label, tag nickname rare denominate Phrases come to terms with Come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation); reconcile oneself to. 向…屈服；对…让步；与…妥协；与…和解；和…达成协议 she had come to terms with the tragedies in her life 她对生活中的不幸已经逆来顺受了。 Example sentencesExamples This makes the fact that the lyrics are so poor even more difficult to come to terms with. I went on to describe the inclement weather and how difficult I found it coming to terms with it. It's an odd paradox that as Alex comes to terms with these events from his past, he struggles to ignore and repress them. We put on a brave front when there's really a need for grieving and coming to terms with the situation. He said injured passengers on the ward had found it difficult coming to terms with the way they had survived when others had not. It's how he comes to terms with the events of his life. Many are pioneer-era women coming to terms with accepting other women into their homes. It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that his affable presence will be no more. By now everyone was aware of their impending doom and chaos was starting to break out, but through it all many people came to terms with their fate and accepted it. It is always difficult coming to terms with an imminent loss, but it was made much easier when such kindness was shown by an entire team. Synonyms accept, come to accept, become reconciled to, reconcile oneself to, reach an acceptance, reach an acceptance of, get used to, become accustomed to, adjust to, accommodate oneself to, acclimatize oneself to in terms of (or in — terms) With regard to the particular aspect or subject specified. 根据，按照；在…方面，从…方面（说来） replacing the printers is difficult to justify in terms of cost 从成本方面很难说更换打印机是合算的。 Example sentencesExamples Almost entirely grey in moral terms, it's bright and innovative in all other respects. They look good but are relatively tasteless and are less than ideal in nutritional terms. In terms of diversity, students said they had more opportunities to talk with students who had different backgrounds. This is not yet a company that has made it in commercial terms, and there is always a chance that it will not get there. In terms of finance it brings in more than half a million pounds extra revenue over one weekend. He began justifying the war in human rights terms. While this is plenty of distance in everyday terms, in astronomical terms, it is a very near miss. In terms of academic freedom, however, the process has hardly been progressive. The last ceremony was a success in ratings terms, attracting half of the TV audience in Scotland. The cost in financial terms is soaring, the cost in emotional terms is unmeasurable. Synonyms with regard to, as regards, regarding, concerning, as to, in respect of, with reference to, in the matter of, in connection with the long/short/medium term Used to refer to a time that is a specified way into the future. 长/短/中期 these ventures are unlikely to yield much return in the short term Example sentencesExamples This must not be a political decision to keep the public happy for the short term. In the short term, there is a risk that the market won't be able to absorb all the new properties being built. We are quite happy in principle to secure the long term future of the event. So it falls down the priority list, and what is achieved tends to be with a view to the short term only. In the short term, therefore, the economic facts spare the government from one agonising political choice. However, Washington must stop looking at the short term and set its sights on the long run. In the long term, mankind's very future may depend on what is being done right now in space research. This difficulty will impact on the short term future outlook for the sector. Over the medium term, the prospects for Scotland are good. After four decades of trying, there is no proof that the impact of aid lasts beyond the short term. on terms 1In a state of friendship or equality. 友好，关系良好；在平等地位上 Synonyms with regard to, as regards, regarding, concerning, as to, in respect of, with reference to, in the matter of, in connection with 1.1(in sport) level in score or on points. （体育运动）得分水平 Example sentencesExamples Five minutes later Laois were back on terms with a similar score form Stradbally's Colm Kelly. However, Sligo were back on terms within a minute or so with quick scores from Quinn and McGowan. That score brought Kilcock back on terms but the Moores' response was swift and sure. But Craig Winter soon put the visitors back on terms when he knocked in goal after a John Elliot corner. Crucially, Lam made that seven with a drop-goal 10 minutes from time, leaving Saints needing two scores to get back on terms. They were never able to get back on terms and Oxford won by four-and-a-half lengths in a not particularly rapid time of 20 minutes and 23 seconds. Sam Bailey opened the scoring for Sutton although Heaton were soon back on terms with a penalty. From then on, he was never able to get back on terms with the fourth seed. Three minutes later, the hosts were back on terms with a fine score for midfielder Seán Carolan to leave the sides tied at three points apiece at the break. Williams could never get on terms with O'Sullivan on — terms In a specified relation or on a specified footing. 处于…关系（或状态） we are all on friendly terms 我们都相处友好。 Example sentencesExamples The court heard the pair had been drinking in various pubs during the evening and had been on amicable terms. Since we are now apparently on civil terms again, I am working hard at feeling pleased for him about that. We didn't split on bad terms, and she's made it quite clear that she's concerned for my well being in the future. I expect a good welcome back because I was always on friendly terms with the fans. Yet while the press has recorded these details, he bears no grudges and keeps on affable terms with reporters. The two leaders now are all smiles and on first name terms. She was a top class neighbour and friend who was on good terms with everyone. He argues that private prisons should be judged not purely on cost terms but also on what they are achieving compared with other options. When we met on Wednesday we were regularly interrupted by elderly matrons who knew our man on first name terms and inquired kindly about his game. Those who had left, left on friendly terms and most were still in contact with him. Journalists who mingle on equal terms with the famous or powerful inevitably lose touch with the public. Synonyms in a … relationship, in a … relationship with, having … relations, having … relations with, on a … footing, on a … footing with Origin Middle English (denoting a limit in space or time, or (in the plural) limiting conditions): from Old French terme, from Latin terminus 'end, boundary, limit'. Rhymes affirm, berm, confirm, firm, germ, herm, midterm, perm, sperm, squirm, therm, worm noun.1 phr. Definition of term in US English: term nountərmtərm 1A word or phrase used to describe a thing or to express a concept, especially in a particular kind of language or branch of study. 专门名词，名称，术语 the musical term “leitmotiv” 音乐术语“主导主题” a term of abuse 辱骂用语；恶语。 Example sentencesExamples In this study we evaluated general practitioners' knowledge of terms commonly used to describe a test's accuracy. But some of the older topics are now passé, and language, terms, and topics shift and adapt. The term semantics is a recent addition to the English language. By the way, why in a democracy is the word liberal a term of abuse? The phrase is now a term of endearment for a child who has done something sweet. It is significant that the term entered the language at a time of ineffective monarchical rule, in the mid-fifteenth century. It turns out to be a technical term in the study of logic and describes a specific type of logical fallacy, a form of circular reasoning. These efforts are called Christology, which is the term used to describe the study of the person and work of Christ. Table 1 is a glossary of terms used to describe the mechanical properties of steels. The first section provides a list of definitions for terms and phrases relevant to the group purchasing process. This is why we started publishing the Glossary of basic scientific terms and concepts. So, to begin with, I turn to the necessary defining of the terms and concepts to be discussed. In official language, this occurs through the use of technical terms - acronyms and jargon. It is especially difficult for people whose mother tongues lack the terms in which key concepts can be expressed. Instead, they made many extremely alarming claims that used synonymous language and terms. Every barbarian language had an equivalent term, and all of them were based on a derivative of that language's word for fury. You will appreciate that I spend much of my time reading the newspapers in order to turn up neologisms and other interesting terms. The word ‘Semite’ originated as a term to describe a group of languages. What does it tell us about Hawaiian culture that the language has many such terms for bananas? Workers also have been taught key terms and phrases in three languages, Croatian, Turkish and English. Synonyms word, expression, phrase, turn of phrase, idiom, locution 1.1terms Language used on a particular occasion; a way of expressing oneself. 特定用语；说话的方式，措辞 a protest in the strongest possible terms 尽可能用最强烈的措辞发出的抗议。 Example sentencesExamples In recent months she has shamelessly mentioned Saab on more than 30 occasions and never in less than ecstatic terms. It is feasible he made his point in even stronger terms in the dressing room beforehand, but there was little evidence early on of his sermon provoking the desired reaction. Synonyms language, mode of expression, manner of speaking, phraseology, terminology 1.2Logic A word or words that may be the subject or predicate of a proposition. 〔逻〕（三段论中的）项 Example sentencesExamples There is no king of France at present; the subject term fails to refer to anything. Every simple proposition contains two terms, predicate and subject. 2A fixed or limited period for which something, e.g., office, imprisonment, or investment, lasts or is intended to last. 期，期限；任期 the President is elected for a single four-year term 总统当选，任期仅为一任，为期四年。 Example sentencesExamples I have actually served a term of imprisonment in Britain under such a law, and Americans may find my experiences instructive. In his second term as senator he became the acknowledged spokesman for the Southern point of view. Jail term or life imprisonment or community work cannot substitute as they are not equals. And the same may be true for the young men willing to risk lengthy prison terms to sell it on the streets of America's cities. Sources close to him say he is now talking in terms of what he could achieve in a third term of office. I am currently the comptroller for Baltimore, serving my second term in office. That is because the members of the Council are appointed for fixed terms. Just days into his first term in office, he already recognized that the roles of senator and psychologist are similar. We can only brace ourselves for the rest of his four year term in office. However, now they have to illustrate what they plan to do in the next four years, the term of their office. There the Leadership is elected and its term of office is two years. The elected council members are set to begin their four-year term of office on Dec.31. The president is obviously at an unpopular moment in his term in office. Such recess appointments, though rare, allow a federal judge to serve a limited term. Another significant section of the overturned clauses dealt with a fixed term of office for the Chief Prosecutor. The term of office is for four years, with a possible extension of two years. The president's woes began virtually the moment he took the oath of office for a second term. The president appears to have ditched his initial plan to lay out his domestic policy proposals for a second term. Some argue that having a limit on presidential terms makes the country less democratic. He made French an official language during his first term. Synonyms period, period of time, time, length of time, spell, stint, duration 2.1 The completion of a normal length of pregnancy. 足月，足孕；（足月）分娩 the pregnancy went to full term 怀孕已满足月。 low birthweight at term 足月分娩时体重偏轻。 Example sentencesExamples Four ultrasound measurements were made on each fetus within seven days of term delivery. She had an uneventful pregnancy and at term underwent a cesarean section. A healthy child was delivered at term, and the couple will be offered prenatal diagnosis in subsequent pregnancies. As she progresses toward the end of her pregnancy term, she will usually demand to eat more and more. These trends were found in babies born at term or prematurely and therefore reflected low rates of intrauterine growth. One infant born at term presented with seizures on the third day and died on the 10th day. In the clinic the girl's mother told me that, although born at term, Susan had weighed but 3 pounds. All of the mothers studied were in spontaneous labor at term with singleton pregnancies in cephalic presentations. Information on the length of gestation of these offspring was obtained from inquiring if the child was born at term and, if not, by how many weeks he or she was early or late. He was in good general health, was born at term and was fully immunized, appropriate to his age. Pregnant women at term with rupture of membranes before labour are subjected to routine induction of labour. Only four of the 20 women who were anemic at 26 to 28 weeks of gestation were still anemic at term. Cesarean section was performed at term because of breech presentation. She has an obvious abdominal protuberance, she is at term, and her time is now. Nevertheless, patients with severe emphysema have had successful term pregnancies. We assessed preterm and term births separately in the analysis of infant and early neonatal mortality. Nevertheless, it is impossible to deliver all term breech pregnancies by caesarean section. The same sort of findings could be equally applicable to babies born at term. The study was limited to babies born to first-time mothers who went into labor spontaneously and at term. The child was born at term with an uneventful antenatal, perinatal, and postnatal history. 2.2Law A tenancy of a fixed period. Example sentencesExamples Then the government leases the work from the builder for a fixed term of years, during which it has to be maintained by its maker. Unfortunately, nobody noticed that the term of years referred to in Mrs Tuttle's leases had been backdated. The right to request a new tenancy when the tenancy ‘could be brought to an end by notice to quit given by the tenant’ was held not to apply to a lease for a term of years. The annual rent was low, and the tenants paid larger ‘fines’ at intervals, for example to add a new life or term of years to the lease, or when a new tenant entered the holding. The new act offers the landowner freedom of contract, enabling land to be let for a term of years without the tenant obtaining security of tenure, as with the Agricultural Holding Act 1986. The vendor would not sell without receiving his purchase money, and the mortgagee would not provide the purchase money without receiving the term of years. 2.3archaic The duration of a person's life. 〈古〉寿命 2.4archaic A boundary or limit, especially of time. 〈古〉（尤指时间）界限，极限；终点；终止 3Each of the periods in the year, alternating with holidays or vacations, during which instruction is given in a school, college, or university, or during which a court holds sessions. 学期；开庭期 the summer term 夏季学期。 term starts tomorrow 明天开始开庭期。 Example sentencesExamples Students heading back to start their new term at university are being given handy reminders of the warning signs of meningitis. Across all universities, shorter terms had a notably positive effect on enlistment propensity. Prior to 1997, subsidy distribution was based on enrollments for the summer and fall terms. The third bedroom had been empty since its occupant left university earlier in the term. He also worked part time tutoring during the university term. I didn't honestly think this was going to happen in my first term at the best university in Canada. With the new term drawing near, university students are returning to the campus from their summer vacation and some don't like what they find. Student loans were also vital for funding me during the copious breaks in the student term. A campaign has freed her family to allow her children to complete their school terms, but they are to be deported on July 26. The end of the university term always ushers in the year-end student show. He had decided to stay in the US for Christmas rather than return home when the university term ended on December 9. Your presentation grade will constitute one-eighth of the term's grade. During the college term, students are encouraged to rent accommodation in the approved student village. Not to mention that my university term ended a week or two early and all students in uni accommodation were forced to leave so that it could be rented out for that month. Two terms of elective subjects follow in which students may select from a wide variety of courses. My son has just started his first term at university reading history and politics. Will student-athletes be able to become athletically eligible for spring semester during January term? Around 300,000 young people are finishing their first term at university in the UK. The year would be split into six rather than three terms, with two before Christmas and none longer than 38 days. For a lot of faculty members, in short, the end of a term is no vacation, but a mad scramble for survival. Synonyms session 4termsConditions under which an action may be undertaken or agreement reached; stipulated or agreed-upon requirements. 条件；条款 he could only be dealt with on his own terms 与他打交道只能按他的条件办。 the union and the company agreed upon the contract's terms Example sentencesExamples Traders said rather than being encouraged to stay, they were being offered favourable terms to leave. Efforts to bring the two warring parties back to the negotiating table have stalled as both sides insist on their own terms. Similar arguments apply with regard to the terms of the agreement. Once the barrier is broken, however, I think all that falls away and a woman of either party can run on her own terms. True, it might mean higher taxes and less disposable income for those who'd rather pursue their children's interests on their own terms. The main issues in the contract dispute are wages, harassment language and the term of the agreement. I'll meet with the family who had asked to meet with him on a number of occasions, and he should have done it on their terms. Personal-fitness devices are letting people serve as their own coaches and work out on their own terms. But most of us still manage to work things out on our own terms. The terms of her parole limit her to working no more than 48 hours a week at her offices and she will have to wear an electronic tagging bracelet. But being able to make compromises on your own terms means you can live with them. Did the record-company people have designs for you, or were they ready to hear you on your own terms? But he was not prepared to commit to any decisions of policy, or reach any terms of agreement with the British Premier. Synonyms condition, precondition, proviso, provision, prerequisite, requisite, specification 4.1 Conditions with regard to payment for something; stated charges. 偿还条件；既定价钱，费用 loans on favorable terms 条件优惠的贷款。 Example sentencesExamples It is a good idea to ask the retailer what its terms and conditions are with regard to the return of goods. He also said that the terms and conditions and pricing information are ‘very confusing’. According to the deal's terms and conditions, if you pay the loan off during the six month period, you're OK. There will be an increase in the loan limit for student loans and improvements to the terms of loans to part-time students. With an Export-Import loan guarantee, they can borrow money from banks at lower rates and more favorable terms than usual. They demanded wage increases and the preservation of easy terms of payment for communal services in rural areas. Mr Kehoe concluded by saying that every farmer should enquire regarding the payment terms and insist on payment on the day. Credit terms and price charged for goods were set based upon this analysis. You have to be flexible on payment terms and prices. We then proceeded to negotiate a commercial fee, terms and conditions of payment. The differences come down essentially to terms and conditions - most importantly, commitment and charges. There are no entry costs for any of the three products as charges are reflected in the terms and conditions offered. Don't be tempted into consolidation loans unless the terms are more favourable then you are currently paying. For new clients, it was ready to provide soft loans with special terms and conditions. Read the terms and conditions, such as details about delivery costs People's loans are secured with terms and conditions; it will be difficult to renegotiate. They advanced loans on very favourable terms, but the transactions ended up making huge losses the corporation could not absorb. For high earners, some personal pensions offer equally low charges and fair terms but allow you to make higher contributions. The loan repayment terms will range between one and five years, depending on the credit package. They had also given large loans on very favourable terms to deputies and other prominent people. Synonyms conditions, stipulations, specifications, provisions, provisos rates, prices, charges, costs, fees 4.2 Agreed conditions under which a war or other dispute is brought to an end. （结束战争，解决争端的）条件 the United States played a key role in prodding the two sides to come to terms Example sentencesExamples The parties should come to terms on the issue quickly before it gets out of control. This broad topic was agreed upon after the two sides failed to come to terms on more specific topics. The peace effectively reinstated the Treaty of Madrid but on more favourable terms for the French. In the face of the danger threatening from the north, the factions came to terms. As the war approached its conclusion, Lincoln on three occasions wrote his peace terms down on paper. The two companies eventually came to terms. Were the Japanese allowed to propose the terms of their surrender? Both parties should come to terms and embrace dialogue. Synonyms reach agreement, reach understanding, reach an agreement, reach an understanding, come to an agreement, come to an understanding, make a deal, reach a compromise, meet each other halfway, establish a middle ground, be reconciled 5Mathematics Each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression. 〔数〕项 Example sentencesExamples In this case we compare terms in the series with the area under the graph of the function. As you go farther and farther to the right in this sequence, the ratio of a term to the one before it will get closer and closer to the Golden Ratio. A geometric series is defined as having a constant ratio between consecutive terms. You might like to use a computer to approximate these functions by plotting the first few terms in each series. The sequence of denominators of terms in the Farey series is palindromic. This uses a technique known as the integral test which compares the graph of a function with the terms of the series. 6Architecture another term for terminus verbtərmtərm with object and usually with complement Give a descriptive name to; call by a specified name. 把…称为，把…叫做 he has been termed the father of modern theology 他被尊称为现代宗教学之父。 Example sentencesExamples His rare talent means Joshua has been termed an art savant, a name given to someone who is gifted in a certain area. Obviously, the Communist press took notice of them, terming them subversive and linking them to criminal elements. We are living in a time of global conflict, termed by many the war on terrorism. This rule does not change by terming it unjust. He objects to foxes being termed as vermin, but has no qualms about referring to a section of humans as vermin. Some people are terming the entire episode as a publicity stunt. It is termed as the perfect predator, a mammal that can thrive in almost any habitat on earth. Because of what the fire administration is terming an unauthorised visit, some firemen are up for disciplining for allowing you entry? Traditionally, the Vedas have been handed down from one generation to another and many were opposed to recording it in the form of a cassette terming it a commercial venture. Here we are, poised to embark on what could easily be termed a mission, and just how do we prepare for it? The company had dismissed the man three years ago for what it termed ticket sales irregularities. Voting for the monorail system, terming it as a ‘superior alternative’, the letter added that its advantages were that it did not include any demolition and dislocation of existing traffic even during the construction stages. Indeed, they are so against the conventional wisdom that they might be termed heresy. The way matters are shaping up, next year's poll could be sunk by what may be termed rampaging indifference. The end result, a small budget mediocre film earned its money and was termed a hit. A former wife of the father had termed the father a prime case for child abuse. No more can he be termed aloof or arrogant nor accused of being an athlete who kept the best for himself. Independent schools do not like being termed as elitist and they are working hard to keep their fees down. He can even be forgiven for terming some of the ringleaders of the dissatisfaction ‘rotten tomatoes’, as it seems clear they got some staff to sign a petition under false pretences. Three of the incidents were termed crashes, while three were considered hard landings. Synonyms call, name, entitle, title, style, designate, describe as, dub, label, tag Phrases come to terms with Come to accept (a new and painful or difficult event or situation); reconcile oneself to. 向…屈服；对…让步；与…妥协；与…和解；和…达成协议 she had come to terms with the tragedies in her life 她对生活中的不幸已经逆来顺受了。 Example sentencesExamples Many are pioneer-era women coming to terms with accepting other women into their homes. He said injured passengers on the ward had found it difficult coming to terms with the way they had survived when others had not. It is difficult to come to terms with the fact that his affable presence will be no more. We put on a brave front when there's really a need for grieving and coming to terms with the situation. This makes the fact that the lyrics are so poor even more difficult to come to terms with. It is always difficult coming to terms with an imminent loss, but it was made much easier when such kindness was shown by an entire team. I went on to describe the inclement weather and how difficult I found it coming to terms with it. It's how he comes to terms with the events of his life. By now everyone was aware of their impending doom and chaos was starting to break out, but through it all many people came to terms with their fate and accepted it. It's an odd paradox that as Alex comes to terms with these events from his past, he struggles to ignore and repress them. Synonyms accept, come to accept, become reconciled to, reconcile oneself to, reach an acceptance, reach an acceptance of, get used to, become accustomed to, adjust to, accommodate oneself to, acclimatize oneself to in terms of (or in — terms) With regard to the particular aspect or subject specified. 根据，按照；在…方面，从…方面（说来） replacing the printers is difficult to justify in terms of cost 从成本方面很难说更换打印机是合算的。 sales are down by nearly 7 percent in real terms 实际上销售额降低了近7个百分点。 Example sentencesExamples In terms of academic freedom, however, the process has hardly been progressive. While this is plenty of distance in everyday terms, in astronomical terms, it is a very near miss. In terms of finance it brings in more than half a million pounds extra revenue over one weekend. In terms of diversity, students said they had more opportunities to talk with students who had different backgrounds. The cost in financial terms is soaring, the cost in emotional terms is unmeasurable. Almost entirely grey in moral terms, it's bright and innovative in all other respects. They look good but are relatively tasteless and are less than ideal in nutritional terms. The last ceremony was a success in ratings terms, attracting half of the TV audience in Scotland. This is not yet a company that has made it in commercial terms, and there is always a chance that it will not get there. He began justifying the war in human rights terms. Synonyms with regard to, as regards, regarding, concerning, as to, in respect of, with reference to, in the matter of, in connection with the long/short/medium term Used to refer to a time that is a specified way into the future. 长/短/中期 Example sentencesExamples In the short term, therefore, the economic facts spare the government from one agonising political choice. We are quite happy in principle to secure the long term future of the event. After four decades of trying, there is no proof that the impact of aid lasts beyond the short term. Over the medium term, the prospects for Scotland are good. In the short term, there is a risk that the market won't be able to absorb all the new properties being built. This difficulty will impact on the short term future outlook for the sector. This must not be a political decision to keep the public happy for the short term. In the long term, mankind's very future may depend on what is being done right now in space research. So it falls down the priority list, and what is achieved tends to be with a view to the short term only. However, Washington must stop looking at the short term and set its sights on the long run. on — terms In a specified relation or on a specified footing. 处于…关系（或状态） we are all on friendly terms 我们都相处友好。 Example sentencesExamples The two leaders now are all smiles and on first name terms. Since we are now apparently on civil terms again, I am working hard at feeling pleased for him about that. She was a top class neighbour and friend who was on good terms with everyone. Journalists who mingle on equal terms with the famous or powerful inevitably lose touch with the public. He argues that private prisons should be judged not purely on cost terms but also on what they are achieving compared with other options. The court heard the pair had been drinking in various pubs during the evening and had been on amicable terms. I expect a good welcome back because I was always on friendly terms with the fans. Those who had left, left on friendly terms and most were still in contact with him. When we met on Wednesday we were regularly interrupted by elderly matrons who knew our man on first name terms and inquired kindly about his game. Yet while the press has recorded these details, he bears no grudges and keeps on affable terms with reporters. We didn't split on bad terms, and she's made it quite clear that she's concerned for my well being in the future. Synonyms in a … relationship, in a … relationship with, having … relations, having … relations with, on a … footing, on a … footing with Origin Middle English (denoting a limit in space or time, or (in the plural) limiting conditions): from Old French terme, from Latin terminus ‘end, boundary, limit’. noun.1 phr.
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