/tɜ:m ||; tɝm/noun
1 [C] a word or group of words with a particular meaning 词语;术语;专门用语:
What exactly do you mean by the term ‘racist’? 你用racist这个词的确切意义是什么?
a technical term in computing 计算机技术术语
2 terms [pl] in terms of ...;in ... terms used for showing which particular way you are thinking about sth or from which point of view (指从某方面或角度看):
The flat would be ideal in terms of size, but it is very expensive. 这公寓的面积很理想,但是价钱太贵了。
3 terms [pl] the conditions of an agreement (协议中的)规定;条款:
Under the terms of the contract you must give a week's notice. 按照合约规定,你必须在一星期前发出通知。
Both sides agreed to the peace terms. 双方都接受和平条款。
4 [C] a period of time into which a school or university year is divided 学期:
the autumn/spring/summer term 秋╱春╱夏季学期
an end-of-term test 期末考试
5 [C] a period of time for which sth lasts 期限;任期:
The US President is now in his second term of office. 现在的美国总统是第二届连任。
be on equal terms (with sb)→
EQUAL¹
be on good, friendly, etc terms (with sb) to have a friendly relationship with sb (与某人)关系好,友好
come to terms with sth to accept sth unpleasant or difficult 屈从;妥协;让步
in the long/short term over a long/short period of time in the future 长远╱短期而言