term

term
noun

a 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。
■(terms)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。
■(Logic)a word or words that may be the subject or predicate of a proposition
(逻)（三段论中的）项
a 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。
■(archaic)the duration of a person's life
(古)寿命
■(亦作term day)(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）法定季度结账日
■(亦作 full term)[mass noun]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。
■(英亦作 term of years 或美 term for years)(Law)a tenancy of a fixed period
(律)有限期租用的地产；地产租用期
■(archaic)a boundary or limit, especially of time
(古)（尤指时间）界限，极限；终点；终止
each 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。
■(informal)the season during which a sport is played
(非正式)（运动）季（节）；赛季
Wright already has six goals this term.
赖特在这一赛季已有六个进球。
(terms)conditions 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。
■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。
■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
a deal in Bosnia that could force the Serbs to come to terms.
波斯尼亚的一份可能迫使塞尔维亚人妥协的协议。
(Mathematics)each of the quantities in a ratio, series, or mathematical expression
(数)项
(Architecture). another term for terminus
(建筑)。同 terminus

verb

[with obj. and usu. 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。

常用词组
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。

in terms of (或 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 per cent in real terms.
实际上销售额降低了近7个百分点。

the long/short/medium term

used to refer to a time that is a specified way into the future
长／短／中期

on terms

in a state of friendship or equality
友好，关系良好；在平等地位上
■(in sport) level in score or on points
（体育运动）得分水平

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。

terms of reference

(Brit.)the range or scope established for an inquiry or discussion
(英)受权调查范围；受委托事项

派生
termless
adjective
语源

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'

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