1. 期,期限
They were sentenced to long terms in prison.
他们被判长期徒刑。
2. 学期
Are there any examinations at the end of term?
学期结束时有考试吗?
3. 任期
The President's term of office is four years.
总统任期为四年。
4. 【律】开庭期;地产租用期;偿债期
5. (契约,谈判等的)条件;条款[P]
We accepted the new terms.
我们接受了新的条件。
6. 关系,友谊;地位[P][(+with)]
We are on good terms with our neighbors.
我们与邻居和睦相处。
7. 要求额,费用,价格[P]
8. 专门名词,术语;(一般的)词,名称
I am not familiar with chemical terms.
我不熟悉化学术语。