每天三分鐘學英語 第461期:英文“term”竟然可以有這麼多意思

① In terms of something
就某方面而言

In terms of the business, we think we should sell it.
從做生意的角度看，我覺得我們應該把它賣掉。

② In the long/short term
長期/短期來看

In the long term you benifit from this.
從長遠的角度來看，你是會從中受益的。

Layoffs would lead to profits in the long term.
長遠來看，裁員會提高利潤。

③ Come to terms with something
達成了共識

I came to term with my boss about my raise.
我跟我的老闆關於我加薪的問題達成了共識。

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

④ On good terms
與某人是友好的關係

Me and my ex-wife are on good terms. We're getting dinner tomorrow as friends.
我和我前妻還是很友好的。我們明天以朋友的身份出去吃飯。

⑤ Not on Speaking term
和某人冷戰、不說話

I'm not on speaking term with Mario, because he still owes me money.
我在和Mario冷戰，因爲他還欠我錢呢。