term
Definitions
A word or phrase with a precise meaning in a field
术语，词语
A fixed period of time, such as a school term or a term of office
期限，学期，任期
A condition of an agreement (usually plural)
条款，条件（常用复数）
To call something by a particular name
把……称为，把……叫作
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedterm comes straight from terminus, 'a fixed boundary.' A boundary in time = a defined period (school term, prison term). A boundary on a deal = a condition (the terms). A boundary on meaning = a precisely defined word (a technical term). Every sense is something with clear edges.
Root termin still carries 13 more wordsWhy It Means This
It's easy to feel that 'a school term,' 'a technical term,' and 'the terms of a contract' are three unrelated words that happen to be spelled alike. They aren't — they all descend from the idea of a boundary line. Once you see term as 'something with fixed limits,' the period of time, the condition, and the well-defined word all click into one image.
Common Collocations
- 1.technical term专业术语
- 2.in the long term从长远看
- 3.term of office任期
- 4.in terms of就……而言
Example Sentences
- 1.
"Latency" is a technical term you'll meet a lot in networking.
- 2.
She served two terms as mayor before retiring.
- 3.
We finally agreed on the terms of the lease.
- 4.
What he did could fairly be termed reckless.