in terms of

介词 prep.
中文释义

英文释义

介词 prep.
  1. [Of one variable or unit of measurement which has a known relationship to another] Using equivalent expressions that use one variable in place of expressions involving the other.
    — If x=2y then 5x can be expressed in terms of y as 10y.
  2. In relation to a particular aspect; with respect to; as regards; concerning; regarding.
    — I switched to a different bank for better customer service, but there was little difference in terms of interest rates.
  3. As an approach or way of proceeding.
    — We had been thinking in terms of purchasing those notes on the market, since they were selling at a discount.

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Compare similar constructions with French en termes de and Italian in termini di.
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