term
音标 [tə:m] 它既可作名词也可作动词。
n.
1.任期; 期限
An American President's term of office is four years.
美国总统的任期是四年。
2.措词; 术语, 专门用语
“Hot” and “cold” are contrary terms.
“热”和“冷”是相反的词。
3.(学校的)学期
The summer term runs from April to July.
夏季学期从四月份到七月份。
4.条件, 条款
关系, 友谊
I have kept terms with Tom for many years.
我和汤姆交朋友已有很多年了。
vt.
把…称为, 把…叫做
He termed the gas argon.
他把这种气体叫作氩气。