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。

Layoffs¹ 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 owes² me money.
我在和Mario冷战，因为他还欠我钱呢。

1 layoffs   

临时解雇( layoff的名词复数 )； 停工，停止活动

参考例句：

• Textile companies announced 2000 fresh layoffs last week. 各纺织公司上周宣布再次裁员两千人。
• Stock prices broke when the firm suddenly announced layoffs. 当公司突然宣布裁员时，股票价格便大跌

2 owes   

v.亏欠，负债，感恩；感激( owe的第三人称单数 )；应把…归功于；欠…债；（对位高权重者）忠诚

参考例句：

• He owes a lot of money to Mr. Smith. 他欠史密斯先生许多钱。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The city's success owes much to its geographic position. 这座城市的成功很大程度上归功于它的地理位置。 来自《简明英汉词典》