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单词 term
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term

Taking out a mortgage product with an initial term of five years or more may help.You may get cheap meat but in the long term it will add to public health problems.He was almost certain to win a fourth term.The pairing of the two men comes as a surprise because their terms in office did not overlap.Most lenders have relaxed their criteria around the maximum age of applicants at the end of the term.It was like the class in the final week of term just waiting for it all to end.But many people suffer long term, milder back pain.Britain's economy will suffer over the long term without one.That also matched last term's tally of four away victories.We have a young spin attack in terms of Test experience and I thought they handled themselves well.The end of the summer term also signals the time when families move out of the capital.You can say no to unfair demands and still stay on good terms with people.The period between terms of employment should be longer than a month.Addressing standard payment terms is only one aspect of the payment issues affecting suppliers.The crucial issue is whether the short term morphs into something enduring.Promise it by the end of our term in office?Second terms are normally more awkward for a president than the initial term of office.What one radical activity could benefit the city in the long term?See website for eligibility criteria and full terms and conditions.Terms of the agreement will remain confidential.We work assiduously for employees whose terms and conditions are often suffering.The offence carries a maximum jail term of six months.They must come to terms with the realities of the modern media.Can be used for the short or long term.One took place about five years into our term with the church when the elders conducted my annual job review.The concentration is going to be very important in dealing with all the issues in terms of attacking and defending.Can you clean up last term's lunch box?Early offensive actions would end the war on US terms.He's hoping to win a record third term in national elections next month on the back of ending the civil war and a postwar economic rebound.

In other languages
term

British English: term /tɜːm/ NOUN
expression A term is a word or expression with a specific meaning.
`Myocardial infarction' is the medical term for a heart attack.
  • American English: term description
  • Arabic: تَعْبِير
  • Brazilian Portuguese: termo
  • Chinese: 词语
  • Croatian: termin
  • Czech: výraz odborný
  • Danish: betegnelse
  • Dutch: term woord
  • European Spanish: término
  • Finnish: termi
  • French: terme
  • German: Bezeichnung
  • Greek: όρος
  • Italian: termine
  • Japanese: 用語 description
  • Korean: 용어
  • Norwegian: betegnelse
  • Polish: zwrot
  • European Portuguese: termo
  • Romanian: cuvânt
  • Russian: термин
  • Latin American Spanish: término
  • Swedish: villkor
  • Thai: ระยะเวลาที่กำหนด
  • Turkish: terim
  • Ukrainian: термін
  • Vietnamese: thuật ngữ
British English: term /tɜːm/ NOUN
school, college, university A term is one of the periods of time that a school, college, or university year is divided into.
...the summer term.
  • American English: term division of year
  • Arabic: فَصْلٌ دِرَاسِيّ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: período
  • Chinese: 学期
  • Croatian: polugodište
  • Czech: pololetí školní
  • Danish: semester
  • Dutch: termijn
  • European Spanish: trimestre
  • Finnish: lukukausi
  • French: trimestre
  • German: Semester
  • Greek: χρονική περίοδος
  • Italian: trimestre
  • Japanese: 学期 division of year
  • Korean: 학기
  • Norwegian: termin
  • Polish: semestr
  • European Portuguese: período
  • Romanian: semestru
  • Russian: семестр
  • Latin American Spanish: trimestre
  • Swedish: termin
  • Thai: ภาคเรียน
  • Turkish: dönem akademik dönem
  • Ukrainian: семестр
  • Vietnamese: học kỳ

All related terms of 'term'

Chinese translation of 'term'

term

(təːm)

n (c)

  1. (= word, expression) 词(詞)语(語) (cíyǔ)
    ⇒ a term of abuse 骂人的词语 (mà rén de cíyǔ)
  2. (= period) 期间(間) (qījiān)
    ⇒ Blair's second term of office as Premier 布莱尔作为首相的第二个任期 (Bùlái'ěr zuòwéi shǒuxiàng de dì'èr gè rènqī)
  3. (at school, university) 学(學)期 (xuéqī) (个(個), )

vt

  1. (= call) 将(將) ... 称(稱)作 (jiāng ... chēngzuò)
    ⇒ The press termed the visit a triumph. 媒体称这次访问非常成功。 (Méitǐ chēng zhè cì fǎngwèn fēicháng chénggōng.)
in simple/economic terms 简(簡)单(單)/就经(經)济(濟)而言 (jiǎndān/jiù jīngjì ér yán)
in terms of the climate/economy 就气(氣)候/经(經)济(濟)而言 (jiù qìhòu/jīngjì ér yán)
on easy terms (Comm) 以分期付款方式 (yǐ fēnqī fùkuǎn fāngshì)
in the short/long term 短/长(長)期 (duǎn/chángqī)
to think/talk in terms of doing sth 就做某事的角度来(來)考虑(慮)/说(說) (jiù zuò mǒushì de jiǎodù lái kǎolǜ/shuō)
to be on good terms 关(關)系(係)好 (guānxì hǎo)
to be on good terms with sb 与(與)某人关(關)系(係)好 (yǔ mǒurén guānxì hǎo)
on equal or the same terms 按同样(樣)条(條)件 (àn tóngyàng tiáojiàn)
to come to terms with sth 接受某事为(為)事实(實) (jiēshòu mǒushì wéi shìshí)

Derived Forms

terms n, pl (c) (= conditions) [of agreement, treaty etc] 条(條)款 (tiáokuǎn)

All related terms of 'term'

(noun) 
Definition
a word or expression, esp. one used in a specialized field of knowledge
What's the medical term for a heart attack?
Synonyms
word
The word `ginseng' comes from the Chinese word `Shen-seng'.
name
I don't even know if Sullivan is his real name.
expression
He uses some remarkably coarse expressions.
title
She has been awarded the title Professor.
label
phrase
the Latin phrase, `mens sana in corpore sano'
denomination
designation
Level 4 alert is a designation reserved for very serious incidents.
appellation (formal)
We were known by the appellation of `green coats'.
locution
`Sister boy' - that's an odd locution if ever there was one.
(noun) 
Definition
one of the periods of the year when a school, university, or college is open or a lawcourt holds sessions
the summer term
Synonyms
session
an emergency session of parliament
course
In the course of the 1930s, steel production in Britain approximately doubled.
quarter (US)
semester
trimester (US)
(noun) 
Definition
a period of time
a 12-month term of service
Synonyms
period
a period of a few months
time
For a long time I didn't tell anyone.
spell
There has been a spell of dry weather.
while
They walked on in silence for a while.
season
birds arriving for the breeding season
space
They've come a long way in a short space of time.
interval
There was a long interval of silence.
span
The batteries had a life span of six hours.
duration
the duration of the trial
incumbency
(noun) 
Definition
the period of pregnancy when childbirth is imminent
They successfully carried their babies to term.
Synonyms
conclusion
At the conclusion of the programme, viewers were invited to phone in.
end
She brought the interview to an abrupt end.
close
Her retirement brings to a close a successful chapter in the school's history.
finish
I intend to see the job through to the finish.
culmination
This week's events are the culmination of a long-running row between the two countries.
fruition
(verb) 
Definition
to name, call, or describe as being
He had been termed a temporary employee.
Synonyms
call
They called their daughter Mischa.
name
My mother insisted on naming me Horace.
label
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
style
people who would like to style themselves as great thinkers
entitle
an instrumental piece entitled `Changing States'
tag
The critics still tagged him with his old name.
dub
He dubbed it the most exciting film currently in cinemas.
designate
one man interviewed in our study, whom we shall designate as `Mr E'
describe as
denominate
he saw scarcely a single elevation that he cared to denominate a hill

Additional synonyms

in the sense of appellation
Definition
a name or title
We were known by the appellation of `green coats'.
Synonyms
name,
term,
style,
title,
address,
description,
designation,
epithet,
sobriquet
in the sense of close
Definition
the end or conclusion
Her retirement brings to a close a successful chapter in the school's history.
Synonyms
end,
ending,
finish,
conclusion,
completion,
finale,
culmination,
denouement
in the sense of course
Definition
a period of time
In the course of the 1930s, steel production in Britain approximately doubled.
Synonyms
period,
time,
duration,
term,
passing,
sweep,
passage,
lapse

Synonyms of 'term'

term

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of culmination
This week's events are the culmination of a long-running row between the two countries.
Synonyms
climax,
conclusion,
completion,
finale,
consummation
in the sense of denominate
Definition
to give a specific name to
he saw scarcely a single elevation that he cared to denominate a hill
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
entitle,
phrase,
dub,
designate,
christen
in the sense of denomination
Definition
a name given to a class or group
Synonyms
name,
term,
style,
title,
label,
designation,
appellation (formal)
in the sense of designate
Definition
to give a name to or describe as
one man interviewed in our study, whom we shall designate as `Mr E'
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
label,
entitle,
dub,
nominate,
christen
in the sense of designation
Definition
something that designates, such as a name
Level 4 alert is a designation reserved for very serious incidents.
Synonyms
name,
title,
label,
description,
tag,
denomination,
epithet,
byname
in the sense of dub
Definition
to give (a person or place) a name or nickname
He dubbed it the most exciting film currently in cinemas.
Synonyms
name,
call,
term,
style,
label,
nickname,
designate,
christen,
denominate
in the sense of duration
Definition
the length of time that something lasts
the duration of the trial
Synonyms
length,
time,
period,
term,
stretch,
extent,
spell,
span,
time frame,
timeline
in the sense of end
Definition
the act or an instance of stopping doing something or stopping something from continuing
She brought the interview to an abrupt end.
Synonyms
finish,
close,
stop,
resolution,
conclusion,
closure,
wind-up,
completion,
termination,
cessation
in the sense of entitle
Definition
to give a name or title to (a book or film)
an instrumental piece entitled `Changing States'
Synonyms
call,
name,
title,
term,
style,
label,
dub,
designate,
characterize,
christen,
give the title of,
denominate
in the sense of expression
Definition
a particular phrase used conventionally to express something
He uses some remarkably coarse expressions.
Synonyms
phrase,
saying,
word,
wording,
term,
language,
speech,
remark,
maxim,
idiom,
adage,
choice of words,
turn of phrase,
phraseology,
locution,
set phrase

Additional synonyms

in the sense of finish
Definition
the final stage or part
I intend to see the job through to the finish.
Synonyms
end,
ending,
close,
closing,
conclusion,
run-in,
winding up (informal),
wind-up,
completion,
finale,
termination,
culmination,
cessation,
last stage(s),
denouement,
finalization
in the sense of interval
Definition
the period of time between two events
There was a long interval of silence.
Synonyms
period,
time,
spell,
term,
season,
space,
stretch,
pause,
span
in the sense of label
Definition
to describe or classify in a word or phrase
Too often the press are labelled as irresponsible.
Synonyms
brand,
classify,
describe,
class,
call,
name,
identify,
define,
designate,
characterize,
categorize,
pigeonhole
in the sense of locution
Definition
a word, phrase, or expression
`Sister boy' - that's an odd locution if ever there was one.
Synonyms
expression,
wording,
term,
phrase,
idiom,
collocation,
turn of speech
in the sense of name
Definition
a word or term by which a person or thing is known
I don't even know if Sullivan is his real name.
Synonyms
title,
nickname,
designation,
appellation (formal),
term,
handle (slang),
denomination,
epithet,
sobriquet,
cognomen,
moniker or monicker (slang)
in the sense of name
Definition
to give a name to
My mother insisted on naming me Horace.
Synonyms
call,
christen,
baptize,
dub,
term,
style,
label,
entitle,
denominate
in the sense of phrase
Definition
an idiomatic or original expression
the Latin phrase, `mens sana in corpore sano'
Synonyms
expression,
saying,
remark,
motto,
construction,
tag,
quotation,
maxim,
idiom,
utterance,
adage,
dictum,
way of speaking,
group of words,
locution
in the sense of season
Definition
any definite or indefinite period
birds arriving for the breeding season
Synonyms
period,
time,
term,
spell,
time of year
in the sense of space
Definition
an interval of distance or time between two points, objects, or events
They've come a long way in a short space of time.
Synonyms
period,
interval,
time,
while,
stretch,
span,
duration,
time frame,
timeline
in the sense of span
Definition
the complete extent
The batteries had a life span of six hours.
Synonyms
period,
term,
duration,
course,
stretch,
spell

Additional synonyms

in the sense of spell
Definition
a period of time of weather or activity
There has been a spell of dry weather.
Synonyms
period,
time,
term,
stretch,
turn,
course,
season,
patch,
interval,
bout,
stint
in the sense of style
Definition
to name or call
people who would like to style themselves as great thinkers
Synonyms
call,
name,
term,
address,
label,
entitle,
dub,
designate,
christen,
denominate
in the sense of tag
The critics still tagged him with his old name.
Synonyms
name,
call,
label,
term,
style,
dub,
nickname,
christen
in the sense of time
Definition
at the speed of one's choice
For a long time I didn't tell anyone.
Synonyms
period,
while,
term,
season,
space,
stretch,
spell,
phase,
interval,
span,
period of time,
stint,
duration,
length of time,
time frame,
timeline
in the sense of title
Definition
a formal designation, such as Mrs or Dr
She has been awarded the title Professor.
Synonyms
name,
designation,
epithet,
term,
handle (slang),
nickname,
denomination,
pseudonym,
appellation (formal),
sobriquet,
nom de plume,
moniker or monicker (slang)
in the sense of while
Definition
a period of time
They walked on in silence for a while.
Synonyms
time,
period,
stretch,
spell,
patch (British, informal),
interval,
period of time,
stint
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