Term
TERM /tɜːm/
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What it really means
One of three teaching periods in the traditional UK system: autumn, spring and summer. "Term-time" means during teaching weeks — your visa or contract may mention it.
Chinese explanation
英国传统学制的三个学段之一：秋季、春季、夏季。term-time 指上课期间——签证或合同条款里可能出现这个词。
Example conversation
A: Are you staying here over Easter?
B: No, I'm going home till next term.
A：复活节你留在这儿吗？
B：不，我回家，下学期再回来。
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