term
/tɜːm/ · /tɝːm/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2080 in the learning path
术语；用语
Definitions
n. A word or expression with a particular meaning.
术语；用语
n. One of the periods into which a school year is divided.
学期
n. A fixed period during which something lasts or someone serves.
期限；任期
Example
Our teacher explained a scientific term using a simple drawing.
老师用一幅简单的画解释了一个科学术语。
The term sustainability describes meeting present needs without limiting the opportunities available to future generations.
可持续性这一术语指满足当代需求，同时不限制后代可获得的机会。
Collocations
- technical term
- school term
- in the long term
- terms and conditions
Word family
- terminology (n.)
Usage tip
in terms of意为就…而言；条款义常用复数terms。
FAQ
- What does term mean?
- A word or expression with a particular meaning. One of the periods into which a school year is divided. A fixed period during which something lasts or someone serves.
- How is term pronounced?
- UK /tɜːm/, US /tɝːm/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
