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term DESCRIPTIONHtV:m, $tV:rmn [C]a word or expression used in relation to a particular subject, such as to describe an official or technical word术语The term used to describe the Treasury Minister in Great Britain is 'the Chancellor'.在英国用来称呼财政部长的术语是“the Chancellor” 。'Etiolated' is a specialized term used for plants which have grown tall and pale by being kept in the dark. “白化”是专指在黑暗中培育的长得高而白的植物的术语。'Without let or hindrance' is a legal term which means 'freely'.“不需经许可或不受阻碍”是“自由地”的法律用术语。'Dear' is a term of endearment (= a kind or friendly name to call someone). “亲爱的”是表示亲密的用语。'You idiot' is a term of abuse (= an unkind or unpleasant way of speaking to someone). “你这笨蛋” 是骂人话。If you talk about something in particular terms, you express it using language which clearly shows your feelings.用特殊的措辞(明白表达感情)He complained in strong/the strongest terms (= complained strongly).他措辞激烈地控诉。She spoke of his achievements in glowing terms (= in a very approving way).她用赞美的措辞谈到他的成就。She told him what she thought of his contribution in no uncertain terms (= She made her disapproval clear).她毫不含糊地告诉他她对于他的贡献的想法。[TERMINOLOGY; TERMS.]
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