term
term
Meaning of term
one of the three parts of the school or college year
学校或大学中的一个学习阶段
Pronunciation
term with Chinese translation
term usage examples
This term I'm studying Chinese.
这个学期我学中文。
Next term we have new courses.
下个学期我们有新课程。
term synonyms
What's the difference between term, trimester, semester, quarter, and school year
one of three parts of the year; some US schools
ENThe university operates on a trimester system.
ENStudents take exams at the end of each semester.
Advanced: broader words
ENThe college follows a quarter calendar with four terms a year.
ENThe school year runs from September to July.
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Questions about this word
What does term mean?
one of the three parts of the school or college year
How do you pronounce term?
term is pronounced [tɜːm].
How is term used in a sentence?
这个学期我学中文。 Translation: This term I'm studying Chinese.
Is term part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, term can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is term part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, term can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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