term
含义: A word or expression; a fixed period; conditions of an agreement
Term has several meanings: a word or phrase ('technical term'), a period of time ('school term', 'term of office'), or conditions ('terms of the contract'). 'In terms of' means regarding. 'Come to terms with' means to accept something difficult. 'Long-term' and 'short-term' describe duration.
例句
- What's the medical term for this condition? 这种病症的医学术语是什么?¿Cuál es el término médico para esta condición?この症状の医学用語は何ですか?이 증상의 의학 용어는 무엇인가요?
- The autumn term starts in September. 秋季学期从九月开始。El trimestre de otoño comienza en septiembre.秋学期は9月に始まります。가을 학기는 9월에 시작됩니다.
- We need to agree on the terms of the partnership. 我们需要就合作条款达成一致。Necesitamos acordar los términos de la asociación.パートナーシップの条件について合意する必要があります。파트너십 조건에 대해 합의해야 합니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin 'terminus' meaning 'boundary, limit, end'. A 'term' originally meant a boundary or limit — hence a fixed period of time (a term of office has boundaries), conditions of a deal (its limits), and a defined word (which limits meaning precisely). Related to 'terminal', 'terminate', and 'determine'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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