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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. 从…角度来看

Our goods compete in terms of product quality, reliability and above all variety. 我们的产品从质量、可靠性、尤其是多样性来看很有竞争力。

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. 以某种语言

The video explains in simple terms how the new tax works. 该录像以浅显易懂的语言解释了新税法的运作方式。

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. 术语

Myocardial infarction is the medical term for a heart attack. 心肌梗塞是心脏病发作的医学术语。

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…称作

He had been termed a temporary employee. 他曾被称为临时工。

5. N-VAR A term is one of the periods of time that a school, college, or university divides the year into. 学期

...the summer term. …夏季学期。

6. N-COUNT A term is a period of time between two elections during which a particular party or government is in power. (政党或政府的) 任期

Nixon never completed his term of office. 尼克松没有完成自己的任期。

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) 期间

...a 12 month term of service. …12个月的任职期。

8. N-COUNT A term is the period for which a legal contract or insurance policy is valid. (合同或保险的) 有效期

Premiums are guaranteed throughout the term of the policy. 在保单的有效期内保证支付保险费。

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. 怀孕期; 临产

That makes her the first TV presenter to work the full term of her pregnancy. 那使她成了第一个在整个怀孕期间一直工作的电视节目主持人。

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. 条款

...the terms of the Helsinki agreement. …《赫尔辛基协议》的各项条款。

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. 她已接受了丈夫将终生跛足这个事实。

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. 在同等条件下

I had at last found a sport where I could compete on equal terms with able-bodied people. 我终于找到一种体育运动，能和身体健全的人公平竞赛

13. PHRASE If two people are on good terms or on friendly terms, they are friendly with each other. 关系好

Madeleine is on good terms with Sarah. 马德琳和萨拉关系很好。

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. 从长远/短期/中期来看

Organic fertilizers will have very positive results in the long term. 有机肥料从长远来看将产生非常积极的效果。

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. 他们在符合自己意愿的条件下才会签署联合条约。

16. PHRASE If you say that you are thinking in terms of doing a particular thing, you mean that you are considering it. 考虑

You should be thinking in terms of graduating next year. 你应该考虑明年毕业的事了。

17. in no uncertain terms→see uncertain