1. to give a name or title to something
將…命名為，把…稱為
Scientists termed the newly discovered species 'Aquaflora luminis'.
科學家將這個新發現的物種命名為『Aquaflora luminis』。
The period is often termed the 'Golden Age' of literature.
這個時期常被稱為文學的『黃金時代』。
Term Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
term
verb
快速理解
What does "Term" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Term"?
「term」作為動詞，主要指為某事物命名或稱呼，或用特定詞語描述。
- 1
命名或稱呼
EN: to name or call something in a particular way
翻譯: 以特定方式為某事物命名或稱呼。
- 2
描述或界定
EN: to describe or refer to something with a specific word or phrase
翻譯: 用特定的詞語或片語來描述或指稱某事物。
- 3
視為或歸類
EN: to consider or classify something as being a particular thing
翻譯: 將某事物視為或歸類為特定類別。
小提醒：注意「term」作動詞時，常與「as」連用（如：termed as），但現代用法中「as」有時可省略。它比「call」或「name」更正式，多用於學術、法律或正式描述中。
發音（How to Pronounce "Term" in English）
How to pronounce "Term" in English?"Term" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Term" from YouTube Videos
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“All right, you've all heard the term "He's a born surgeon". Let me tell you surgeons are not born.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Term"?How does "Term" change by context?
2. to describe something in a particular way
描述，形容
The critic termed the film 'a masterpiece of modern cinema'.
那位評論家將這部電影形容為『現代電影的傑作』。
He termed the proposal 'unworkable and unrealistic'.
他將這項提案描述為『不可行且不切實際』。
3. to set the conditions or duration for something (often legal/contractual)
規定（條件、期限）
The contract terms the agreement to last for five years.
這份合約規定協議的有效期為五年。
The loan was termed at a fixed interest rate.
這筆貸款被規定為固定利率。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Term"?How to make natural sentences with "Term"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| term + noun | 將…稱為… | They termed the discovery a breakthrough. (他們將這項發現稱為突破。) |
| be termed + noun | 被稱為… | This condition is termed "sleep paralysis". (這種狀況被稱為「睡眠癱瘓」。) |
| term + object + as + noun | 將…定義為… | The law terms this action as a felony. (法律將此行為定義為重罪。) |
| term + it + adjective + to + V | 認為做某事是…的 | I would term it foolish to ignore the warnings. (我認為忽視這些警告是愚蠢的。) |
| term + object + adjective | 形容…是…的 | Historians have termed the period chaotic. (歷史學家形容那個時期是混亂的。) |
用法說明
How is "Term" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Term"?
term doing vs term to do
- term doing 通常表示一種習慣、愛好或經常性的活動，強調的是享受做某事的過程或經驗本身。
- term to do 則更常指在特定情況下的一次性選擇、意圖或偏好，有時帶有「認為做某事是好的或明智的」含義。
- 在 would term 的結構後，固定使用 to do，表示禮貌的請求或願望。
- 兩者區別有時很細微，在美式英語中常可互換，但英式英語可能更傾向於用 term doing 來表達一般喜好。 EN: I term working from home because it saves commute time. 翻譯: 我喜歡在家工作，因為這樣省去了通勤時間。
EN:I would term to work from home tomorrow if the weather is bad.
翻譯:如果明天天氣不好，我寧可選擇在家工作。
總結建議
一般情況下，談論長期愛好或習慣時用 term doing，表達特定選擇或與 would 連用時則用 term to do。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Term" and similar words?How to choose "Term" vs alternatives?
term vs call
「term」強調正式命名或定義，而「call」則泛指一般的稱呼或命名，較為口語化。
term vs name
「term」側重於用特定詞彙或術語來定義，而「name」則著重於賦予一個具體的名稱或頭銜。
term vs label
「term」通常指用語言文字進行定義或歸類，而「label」則更常指貼上標籤或進行（常帶主觀判斷的）分類。
口語用法
How is "Term" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Term"?
引述
在口語中，'term' 常用來引述或提及某個特定說法或名稱，尤其是當它可能不為聽眾所熟知，或帶有特定含義時。 EN: So they 'termed' the new policy a 'strategic adjustment,' but we all know what that means. 翻譯: 所以他們把新政策『稱為』『戰略調整』，但我們都知道那是什麼意思。
EN:He was what they term a 'serial entrepreneur,' always starting new ventures.
翻譯:他就是他們所謂的『連續創業家』，總是在開創新事業。
語氣強調
在對話中，使用 'term' 可以為接下來的描述增添正式感或權威性，用以強調定義的精確性或特殊性。 EN: I wouldn't term his behavior as rude; it was more just thoughtless. 翻譯: 我不會把他的行為『界定』為粗魯；那更像是欠考慮。
EN:How would you term your relationship with the company now? Are you still involved?
翻譯:你會如何『定義』你現在和公司的關係？你還有參與嗎？
停頓填充
有時，說話者會用 'so-called' 或 'what we term...' 這類包含 'term' 概念的片語來作為短暫的停頓，以便組織思緒或引出一個可能需要解釋的詞彙。 EN: The device uses a, well, what we term 'haptic feedback' to simulate touch. 翻譯: 這個裝置使用一種，嗯，我們稱之為『觸覺回饋』的技術來模擬觸感。
EN:It's a kind of... let's term it 'creative disagreement' within the team.
翻譯:這是一種...我們姑且稱之為團隊內的『創造性分歧』吧。
正式書寫注意：在學術或正式商業文件中，應避免將 'term' 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。雖然它作為動詞（如 'termed'）在正式寫作中是可接受的，但需確保其使用精確且符合上下文，而非用於緩衝或猶豫的表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Term"?What fixed phrases with "Term" should I remember?
term as
term [sb/sth] as [noun/adj]
將…稱為…；將…界定為…
term it
term it [noun/adj]
稱之為…
loosely termed
loosely termed
寬泛地稱為；籠統地稱作
commonly termed
commonly termed
通常稱為；俗稱
newly termed
newly termed
新近被稱為；新創的術語
term the relationship
term the relationship
界定這段關係；為這段關係定名
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Term"?Which "Term" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×They termed the new policy as 'revolutionary'.
✓They termed the new policy 'revolutionary'.
動詞 'term' 後面直接接名詞或名詞片語作為受詞補語，不需要 'as'。
×The contract is termed for one year.
✓The contract is termed to run for one year. / The contract has a term of one year.
'Term' 作為動詞意指『將…稱為、命名為』，而非『持續（一段時間）』。表達持續時間應使用其他動詞（如 run, last）或名詞形式。
×She termed him clever.
✓She termed him a genius. / She described him as clever.
'Term' 通常用於引入一個特定的、正式的或具標籤性的名稱、稱號或類別，而非一般性的形容詞。表達一般性描述時，更常用 'describe as' 或 'call'。
×How would you term this feeling?
✓What would you term this feeling? / How would you describe this feeling?
'Term' 在疑問句中通常與 'what' 連用，詢問具體的名稱或術語，而非與 'how' 連用詢問方式。詢問描述方式時，應使用 'describe'。
×He was termed to be the best player.
✓He was termed the best player.
在被動語態中，'term' 後面直接接名詞或名詞片語作為主詞補語，不需要 'to be'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Term"?What are tense/participle forms of "Term"?
terms(3rd_singular)terming(present_participle)termed(past)termed(past_participle)