terms
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1. PHRASE If you talk about something in terms of something or in particular terms, you are specifying which aspect of it you are discussing or from what point of view you are considering it. 從…角度來看
Our goods compete in terms of product quality, reliability and above all variety. 我們的產(chǎn)品從質(zhì)量、可靠性、尤其是多樣性來看很有競爭力。
2. PHRASE If you say something in particular terms, you say it using a particular type or level of language or using language which clearly shows your attitude. 以某種語言
The video explains in simple terms how the new tax works. 該錄像以淺顯易懂的語言解釋了新稅法的運作方式。
3. N-COUNT A term is a word or expression with a specific meaning, especially one which is used in relation to a particular subject. 術(shù)語
Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. 心肌梗塞是心臟病發(fā)作的醫(yī)學(xué)術(shù)語。
4. V-T If you say that something is termed a particular thing, you mean that that is what people call it or that is their opinion of it. 把…稱作
He had been termed a temporary employee. 他曾被稱為臨時工。
5. N-VAR A term is one of the periods of time that a school, college, or university divides the year into. 學(xué)期
...the summer term. …夏季學(xué)期。
6. N-COUNT A term is a period of time between two elections during which a particular party or government is in power. (政黨或政府的) 任期
Nixon never completed his term of office. 尼克松沒有完成自己的任期。
7. N-COUNT A term is a period of time that someone spends doing a particular job or in a particular place. (工作或居住) 期間
...a 12 month term of service. …12個月的任職期。
8. N-COUNT A term is the period for which a legal contract or insurance policy is valid. (合同或保險的) 有效期
Premiums are guaranteed throughout the term of the policy. 在保單的有效期內(nèi)保證支付保險費。
9. N-UNCOUNT The term of a woman's pregnancy is the nine month period that it lasts. Term is also used to refer to the end of the nine month period. 懷孕期; 臨產(chǎn)
That makes her the first TV presenter to work the full term of her pregnancy. 那使她成了第一個在整個懷孕期間一直工作的電視節(jié)目主持人。
10. N-PLURAL The terms of an agreement, treaty, or other arrangement are the conditions that must be accepted by the people involved in it. 條款
...the terms of the Helsinki agreement. …《赫爾辛基協(xié)議》的各項條款。
11. PHRASE If you come to terms with something difficult or unpleasant, you learn to accept and deal with it. 接受
She had come to terms with the fact that her husband would always be crippled. 她已接受了丈夫?qū)⒔K生跛足這個事實。
12. PHRASE If two people or groups compete on equal terms or on the same terms, neither of them has an advantage over the other. 在同等條件下
I had at last found a sport where I could compete on equal terms with able-bodied people. 我終于找到一種體育運動，能和身體健全的人公平競賽
13. PHRASE If two people are on good terms or on friendly terms, they are friendly with each other. 關(guān)系好
Madeleine is on good terms with Sarah. 馬德琳和薩拉關(guān)系很好。
14. PHRASE You use the expressions in the long term, in the short term, and in the medium term to talk about what will happen over a long period of time, over a short period of time, and over a medium period of time. 從長遠/短期/中期來看
Organic fertilizers will have very positive results in the long term. 有機肥料從長遠來看將產(chǎn)生非常積極的效果。
15. PHRASE If you do something on your terms, you do it under conditions that you decide because you are in a position of power. 按照自己的意愿
They will sign the union treaty only on their terms. 他們在符合自己意愿的條件下才會簽署聯(lián)合條約。
16. PHRASE If you say that you are thinking in terms of doing a particular thing, you mean that you are considering it. 考慮
You should be thinking in terms of graduating next year. 你應(yīng)該考慮明年畢業(yè)的事了。
17. in no uncertain terms→see uncertain
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