- [countable]
a word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language 词语；术语；措辞 a technical/legal/generic term 技术/法律/通用术语 a glossary of terms 术语汇编 a term of abuse 咒骂用语 What is the meaning of the term ‘globalization’? “全球化”一词的含义是什么？ William Gibson coined the term (= invented the term) ‘cyberspace’ in 1984. 威廉·吉布森在1984年创造了“网络空间”这个术语。 - term for something
‘Old man’ is a slang term for ‘father’. old man 为俚语，指父亲。 The term ‘Generation X’ refers to the people born in the 1950s and 1960s. “X代”一词是指出生于20世纪50年代和60年代的人。 ‘Register’ is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language. “语域” 是一个术语，通常用以描述语言中用语的正式程度。 I would describe myself, for want of a better term, as a nerd. 我会把自己描述成一个书呆子，因为没有更好的术语。
Synonyms wordword- term
- phrase
- expression
- idiom
- word a single unit of language that means something and can be spoken or written:
Do not write more than 200 words. 写的东西不要超过 200 字。 He uses a lot of long words. 他使用了很多长词。
- term (rather formal
) a word or phrase used as the name of something, especially one connected with a particular type of language: 指词语、术语、措辞： technical/legal/scientific terms 专门／法律／科学用语 ‘Old man’ is a slang term for ‘father’. old man 为俚语，指父亲。
- phrase a group of words that have a particular meaning when used together:
Who coined the phrase ‘fake news’? 谁创造了“假新闻”这个短语？
- expression a word or phrase:
He tends to use a lot of slang expressions that I’ve never heard before. 他往往用许多我以前从未听说过的俚语。
- idiom a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words:
‘Let the cat out of the bag’ is an idiom meaning to tell a secret by mistake. “让猫从袋子里跑出来”是惯用语，意思是无意中泄露秘密。
- a word/term for something
- a new word/term/phrase/expression
- a technical/colloquial word/term/phrase/expression
- a slang word/term/phrase
- an idiomatic phrase/expression
- to use a(n) word/term/phrase/expression/idiom
- to coin a(n) word/term/phrase/expression
- a(n) word/term/phrase/expression/idiom means something
Language Bank definedefineDefining terms 为术语下定义 It is important to clarify what is meant by climate change. 说清楚 “气候变化” 的含义很重要。
Climate change can/may be defined as ‘the long-term fluctuations in temperature, precipitation, wind and other aspects of the earth’s climate’. 气候变化可以被定义为 “地球气候在温度、降水量、风力及其他方面的长期波动”。
A generally accepted definition of global warming is the gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere due to the greenhouse effect. 对于全球变暖，普遍接受的一种定义是：由于受到温室效应的影响，地球大气层总体温度逐渐上升。
The greenhouse effect is defined by the author as the process by which heat from the sun is trapped in the earth’s atmosphere, causing the temperature of the earth to rise. 作者将温室效应定义为：地球大气层锁住来自太阳的热量，导致地球温度上升的过程。
The author uses the term climate change to refer to any significant change in measures of climate lasting for an extended period. 作者使用 “气候变化” 这个术语来指代任何持续较长时间的气候的显著变化。
The term ‘carbon footprint’ refers to the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an individual or organization. “碳足迹” 这个术语指的是由于个人或组织的活动排放到大气层中的二氧化碳的量。
Scientists suggest that increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will result in an increase in global temperatures, and the term ‘global warming’ is used to describe this phenomenon. 科学家认为大气层中二氧化碳的增加会导致全球气温上升，“全球变暖” 这个术语就是用来描述这种现象的。
Extra ExamplesI prefer the term ‘network’ to ‘community’. network 和 community 这两个说法我比较喜欢前者。 I think we can apply the term ‘genius’ to the painter. 我认为我们可以称这位画家为“天才” 。 The term ‘acid rain’ was coined in the 19th century. acid rain （酸雨）这个术语是 19 世纪创造出来的。 Try entering the search term ‘classical music’. 尝试输入“古典音乐”这个搜索条目。 He hadn't realized that ‘chuck’ was a term of endearment. 他没有意识到“查克”是一个昵称。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- specific
- blanket
- broad
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- use
- be couched in
- define
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- connote something
- denote something
- describe something
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- term for
- term of
- in glowing terms
- in no uncertain terms
- in simple terms
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- (North American English also trimester)[countable, uncountable]
(especially in the UK) one of the three periods in the year during which classes are held in schools, universities, etc. 学期（尤用于英国，学校一年分三个学期） the spring/summer/autumn/fall term 春季／夏季／秋季学期 - during term
Many students now have paid employment during term. 现在许多学生在上学期间就从事有薪工作。 - (British English)
It's nearly the end of term. 学期快要结束了。 - (North American English)
It's nearly the end of the term. 快到期末了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- college
- school
- university
- …
- paper
- during (the) term
- in the term
- the beginning of (the) term
- the end of (the) term
- [countable]
a period of time for which something lasts; a fixed or limited time 期；期限；任期 during the president’s first term of/in office 在总统的首届任期内 - term as something
a term as president/mayor/governor/prime minister 总统/市长/州长/总理的任期 - term of something
He was sentenced to a prison/jail term of 25 years for the offence. 他因犯罪被判25年监禁。 She served a five-year term of imprisonment. 她服刑五年。 The contract was for a fixed term of five years. 合同为 5 年固定期限。 to extend the term of a loan 延长贷款期限 His presidential term expires at the end of May. 他的总统任期将于5月底到期。
Extra ExamplesTopics Timeb2, Crime and punishmentb2The term of agreement can be for either two or three years. 该协议的期限可为两年或三年。 Her current term runs until January 2024. 她目前的任期到2024年1月。 She is now seeking her second term in the Senate. 她正在谋求在参议院的第二个任期。 The lease is granted for a set term of years. 租约按约定为固定年期。 The president wants to make tax reform a top priority during his second term. 总统想把税制改革作为他第二个任期的重中之重。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- short
- full
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- serve
- seek
- win
- …
- run
- expire
- run out
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- at term
- in the long term
- in the medium term
- in the near term
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- [singular] (formal)
the end of a particular period of time, especially one for which something is expected to last 到期；期满 His life had reached its natural term. 他已尽其天年。 This view of the economy is approaching its term (= it will soon be old-fashioned). 这种经济观点即将过时。 - (
medical 医学 The pregnancy went to full term (= lasted the normal length of time). 那次怀孕到了足月。 Her baby was born at term. 她的宝宝足月降生了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- short
- full
- …
- serve
- seek
- win
- …
- run
- expire
- run out
- …
- at term
- in the long term
- in the medium term
- in the near term
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mathematics 数学 each of the various parts in a series, an equation, etc. （数列、方程等的）项
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting a limit in space or time, or (in the plural) limiting conditions): from Old French terme, from Latin terminus ‘end, boundary, limit’.
Idioms
in the long/short/medium term
used to describe what will happen a long, short, etc. time in the future 长／短／中期内 Such a development seems unlikely, at least in the short term (= it will not happen for quite a long time). 发生这样的情况看来可能性不大，起码短期之内应当如此。 In the longer term, children of depressed mothers are more likely to suffer from childhood depression. 从长远来看，抑郁母亲的孩子更容易患儿童抑郁症。 In the long term, our efforts will pay off. 从长远来看，我们的努力会得到回报。