每天三分钟学英语 第461期:英文“term”竟然可以有这么多意思

① In terms of something
就某方面而言

In terms of the business, we think we should sell it.
从做生意的角度看，我觉得我们应该把它卖掉。

② In the long/short term
长期/短期来看

In the long term you benifit from this.
从长远的角度来看，你是会从中受益的。

Layoffs would lead to profits in the long term.
长远来看，裁员会提高利润。

③ Come to terms with something
达成了共识

I came to term with my boss about my raise.
我跟我的老板关于我加薪的问题达成了共识。

He has come to terms with the lost of his wife.
他接受了他妻子去世的事实。

④ On good terms
与某人是友好的关系

Me and my ex-wife are on good terms. We're getting dinner tomorrow as friends.
我和我前妻还是很友好的。我们明天以朋友的身份出去吃饭。

⑤ Not on Speaking term
和某人冷战、不说话

I'm not on speaking term with Mario, because he still owes me money.
我在和Mario冷战，因为他还欠我钱呢。