term
US: /ˈtɝm/
UK: /tˈɜːm/
UK: /tˈɜːm/
English Vietnamese dictionary
term /tə:m/
- danh từ
- hạn, giới hạn, định hạn
- to set a term to one's expenses: giới hạn việc tiêu pha của mình
- thời hạn, kỳ hạn
- a term of imprisonment: hạn tù
- term of office: nhiệm kỳ, thời gian tại chức
- to have reached her term: đến kỳ ở cữ (đàn bà)
- phiên (toà), kỳ học, quý, khoá
- the beginning of term: bắt đầu kỳ học
- Michaelmas (Hilary, Easter, Trinity) term: kỳ học mùa thu (mùa đông, mùa xuân, mùa hạ)
- (số nhiều) điều kiện, điều khoản
- the terms of a treaty: những điều khoản của một hiệp ước
- not on any terms: không với bất cứ một điều kiện nào
- to dictate terms: bắt phải chịu những điều kiện
- to make terms with: thoả thuận với, ký kết với
- (số nhiều) giá, điều kiện
- on easy terms: với điều kiện trả tiền dễ dãi
- on moderate terms: với giá phải chăng
- (số nhiều) quan hệ, sự giao thiệp, sự giao hảo, sự đi lại
- to be on good terms with someone: có quan hệ tốt với ai
- to be on speaking terms with someone: quen biết ai có thể chuyện trò với nhau được; có quan hệ đi lại với ai, giao thiệp với ai
- thuật ngữ
- technical term: thuật ngữ kỹ thuật
- (số nhiều) lời lẽ, ngôn ngữ
- in set terms: bằng những lời lẽ dứt khoát rõ ràng
- in terms of praise: bằng những lời khen ngợi
- (toán học) số hạng
- hạn, giới hạn, định hạn
- ngoại động từ
- gọi, đặt tên là, chỉ định; cho là
- he terms himself a doctor: hắn tự xưng là bác sĩ
- gọi, đặt tên là, chỉ định; cho là
Advanced English dictionary
noun, verb
+ noun
-see also TERMS
1 [C] a word or phrase used as the name of sth, especially one connected with a particular type of language: technical / legal / scientific terms + a term of abuse + 'Register' is the term commonly used to describe different levels of formality in language.
2 (AmE also trimester) [C, U] (especially in Britain) one of the three periods in the year during which classes are held in schools, universities, etc: the spring / summer / autumn / fall term + (BrE) It's nearly the end of term. + (AmE) the end of the term + during term (time)
See also -
3 [C] a period of time for which sth lasts; a fixed or limited time: during the president's first term of / in office + He faces a maximum prison / jail term of 25 years. + a long term of imprisonment + The term of agreement can be for either two or three years.
4 [sing.] (formal) the end of a particular period of time, especially one for which an agreement, etc. lasts: His life had reached its natural term. + This view of the economy is approaching its term (= it will soon be old-fashioned) + (medical) The pregnancy went to full term (= lasted the normal length of time).
5 [C] (mathematics) each of the various parts in a series, an EQUATION etc.
Idioms: in the long / short / medium term used to describe what will happen a long, short, etc. time in the future: Such a development seems unlikely, at least in the short term (= it will not happen for quite a long time). + In the longer term, children of depressed mothers are more likely to suffer from childhood depression.
See also -
+ verb [often passive] (formal) to use a particular name or word to describe sb/sth: [VN-N] At his age, he can hardly be termed a young man. + REM sleep is termed 'active' sleep. [also VN-ADJ]
Thesaurus dictionary
n.
1 name, title, designation, appellation; word, expression, locution, phrase:
The term for that is venturi tube. Habeas corpus is a term of art in law.
2 semester; time, period (of time), interval, length of time, span (of time), duration, spell, stretch, while:
During the summer term we played cricket every Saturday. He was sentenced to a long term of imprisonment.
3 sitting, stint, session, course; incumbency, administration:
During their latest term of office, interest rates were raised twice.
4 Often, terms. condition(s), provision(s), article(s), clause(s), proviso(s); stipulation(s), qualification(s), assumption(s):
According to the terms of the will, proceeds from the patent go into a trust fund.
5 come to terms. agree, come to or reach an agreement or an arrangement or an understanding, reconcile, arrange, settle, compromise:
Can we come to terms on the price? He will simply have to come to terms with his conscience.
6 in terms of. concerning, regarding, as regards, with regard to, in relation to, relative to, relating to, in the matter of:
The psychiatrist offered little in terms of direct solutions to my problems.
7 terms.
(a) payment, schedule, rates:
What terms have they offered to settle the debt?
(b) standing, position, basis, relationship, relations, footing:
I always thought you two were on good terms.
v.
8 call, name, label, designate, denominate, entitle, title, style, dub; nickname:
Abraham Lincoln was termed, among other things, 'The Great Emancipator'.
Collocation dictionary
1 word or group of words
ADJ.
specific | blanket, broad, general, generic | clear, precise | vague | ambiguous | strong
His objection was couched in the strongest terms.
| mild | colloquial, slang | pejorative
‘Swot’ is a pejorative term for someone who studies a lot.
| technical | clinical, legal, medical, musical, etc.
VERB + TERM
use | be couched in | define, explain | coin
The term ‘acid rain’ was coined in the nineteenth century.
TERM + VERB
connote sth, denote sth, describe sth, mean sth | apply to sth, be applied to sth, cover sth, refer to sth
The term ‘renewable energy’ is applied, for example, to energy deriving from solar radiation.
PREP.
~ for
‘Old man’ is a slang term for ‘father’.
| ~ of
a term of abuse/endearment
PHRASES
in glowing terms
The chairman spoke of the achievements of the company in glowing terms.
| in no uncertain terms
We let them know in no uncertain terms just how disappointed we were.
| in simple terms 2 in … terms
showing what aspect of something you are considering
ADJ.
absolute, material, practical, real
Income has increased in real terms by 5%.
| relative
Iceland has had a mild winter, in relative terms.
| broad, general | concrete | abstract | international | cultural, economic, financial, money, political, social, etc.
In money terms, the event was a disaster.
3 (usually terms) of an agreement/a relationship
ADJ.
favourable, unfavourable | express
the breach of an express term in the contract
| implied | contract, credit, peace
VERB + TERM
dictate, negotiate, set
Our opponents set the terms of the debate.
| agree on
PREP.
under the ~s of
Under the terms of the alliance, Japan was not obliged to enter the war.
PHRASES
on amicable/friendly/good terms
The dispute was resolved on amicable terms.
| on equal terms
It is a sport in which the top men and women can compete on equal terms.
| on familiar/first-name terms
I'm on first-name terms with my boss.
| on speaking terms
They haven't been on speaking terms since they had that big row.
| terms and conditions
A wide range of accounts are available, with varying terms and conditions.
4 period of a school/university year
ADJ.
college, school, university | autumn, spring, etc. | teaching
PREP.
during (the) ~
It's hard to get away during term.
| in the ~
We have exams in the summer term.
PHRASES
the beginning/end of term
We have exams at the end of term.
5 period of time
ADJ.
long, short
a long term of imprisonment
| full
(medical) The pregnancy went to full term (= lasted the normal length of time).
| fixed
The contract was for a fixed term of five years.
| jail, prison | presidential
VERB + TERM
serve
He served a five-year prison term.
TERM + VERB
expire, run out
PREP.
at ~
(medical) Her baby was born at term.
PHRASES
in the long/medium/short term
In the long term, our efforts will pay off.
| a term of imprisonment, a term of office
The president was sworn in for his second term of office.
| a term of years
The lease is granted for a set term of years.
Concise English dictionary
terms|termed|termingtɜrm /tɜːm
noun
+a word or expression used for some particular thing
+a limited period of time
+(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
+any distinct quantity contained in a polynomial
+one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition
+the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent
+(architecture) a statue or a human bust or an animal carved out of the top of a square pillar; originally used as a boundary marker in ancient Rome
verb
+name formally or designate with a term
