to term
01
称为, 描述
to describe something using a specific word or phrase
Complex Transitive: to term a phenomenon or situation sth
例子
The linguist termed the language phenomenon code-switching to describe the alternating use of two languages in conversation.
语言学家将这种语言现象称为语码转换，以描述在对话中交替使用两种语言的情况。
The medical community terms the condition chronic fatigue syndrome.
医学界将这种情况称为慢性疲劳综合症。
Term
01
期限, 结束
the end of a specific period of time, particularly one that is expected to last
02
术语, 词
a single word or group of words used to name or define something
例子
The term " photosynthesis " refers to a biological process.
术语“光合作用”指的是一个生物过程。
She learned a new medical term in her class.
她在课堂上学了一个新的医学术语。
03
学期, 学季
one of the three periods in the academic year during which multiple classes are held in schools, universities, etc.
Dialect
British
British
例子
The new term starts next Monday.
新学期下周一开始。
She completed her assignments before the term ended.
她在学期结束前完成了作业。
04
条款, 条件
(usually plural) a statement of what is required as part of an agreement
05
项, 元素
a single number, variable, or the product of numbers and variables in an expression or equation, separated by addition or subtraction operators
例子
Combining like terms in an algebraic expression simplifies it.
在代数表达式中合并同类项可以简化它。
Each term in the sequence follows a specific pattern.
序列中的每个项都遵循特定的模式。
06
术语, 词
one of the substantive phrases in a logical proposition
07
术语, 女像柱
a decorative column or pilaster that typically features a human or animal head or bust at the top, often used to support an entablature or other architectural elements
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期限, 妊娠结束
the end of gestation or point at which birth is imminent
