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1 to speak in vague terms
говорить, используя туманные выраженияEnglish-Russian combinatory dictionary > to speak in vague terms
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2 term
[təːm]n1) срок, период, время, продолжительность- long-term agreementHis term of imprisonment runs out in two month. — Его срок заключения истекает через два месяца.
- life prison term
- term of office
- term of a loan
- extend the terms of payment
- be elected for a term of five years
- serve a short prison term2) семестр, учебная четверть, судебная сессия- three months termWe'll have no lectures next (this, for another) term. — У нас не будет лекций в следующем (в этом, еще в одном) семестре.
- six months term
- spring term
- first week of the term3) (только pl) условияWe cannot buy on terms mentioned. — Мы не можем купить на указанных условиях.
- exceptional termsIf I agree to sell it will be on my own terms. — Если я соглашусь продать это, то только на моих условиях.
- easy terms
- suitable terms
- acceptable terms
- unacceptable terms
- unfavorable terms
- usual terms
- reasonable terms
- moderate terms
- peace terms
- surrender terms
- credit terms
- payment terms
- discount terms
- terms of contract
- terms of repayment of credit
- on favourable terms
- on smb's terms
- according to the terms of the agreement
- on acceptable terms
- on easy terms
- sell smth at reasonable terms
- accept the terms of an agreement
- dictate one's own terms
- agree to President's terms
- study the terms offered closely
- clarify the terms
- come to terms with smb
- make terms with smb
- bring smb to terms
- offer better terms
- make better terms4) (только pl) отношенияWe're on calling (visiting) terms. — Мы в приятельских отношениях. /Мы бываем друг у друга дома.
We're on nodding terms. — У нас шапочное знакомство.
5) термин, выражение, названиеIt is not a fortunate term for smth — Это неудачное обозначение/название для чего-либо.
He knows all medical terms. — Он знает все медицинские термины.
- scientific term- bookish term
- every day term
- vulgar terms
- in terms of science
- in terms of our experience
- speak in general terms
- speak in vague terms
- speak of smb, smth in very flattering terms
- speak of smb in terms of respect
- express smth in terms of lines•USAGE:
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