term
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/tɜːrm/
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/tɜːm/
A name for something, especially in a specific language.
I would describe myself, for lack of a better term, as a nerd.
我會說自己,如果沒有更好的詞,就是個書呆子。
A school or university period, usually one of three in a year.
Many students now have paid employment during term.
現在許多學生在學期期間有帶薪工作。
A set period of time for something to last or be valid.
The contract was for a fixed term of five years.
合約期限為五年。
The end of a set period, especially one expected to end at a certain point.
The pregnancy went to full term.
妊娠期已滿。
A part of a series or equation.
To describe someone or something using a specific word or name.
At his age, he can hardly be termed young.
在他的年齡,他幾乎不能被稱為年輕。