in terms of
[Of one variable or unit of measurement which has a known relationship to another]…[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.
» He is in need of money.
Ему нужны деньги. — saiko
Йому потрібні гроші. — aandrusiak
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3 senses[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.
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.
She has no idea how she wants the house to look in terms of décor.
in Bezug auf, in Hinsicht auf, hinsichtlich
в отноше́нииv otnošénii, насчётnasčót, с то́чки зре́нияs tóčki zrénija
As an approach or way of proceeding.
Examples
9621 sentencesHe is in need of money.
Йому потрібні гроші. — aandrusiak
ruЕму нужны деньги. — saiko
He sat in front of me.
Він сів напроти мене. — shanghainese
ruОн сел передо мной. — marafon
deEr saß vor mir. — Yorwba
Tom is in need of help.
Томові потрібна допомога. — shanghainese
ruТом нуждается в помощи. — marafon
deTom braucht Hilfe. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Tom sat in front of Mary.
Том сидів перед Мері. — deniko
ruТом сел напротив Мэри. — astyng
deTom saß vor Maria. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
I'm in a lot of trouble.
У мене великі неприємності. — deniko
ruУ меня большие неприятности. — marafon
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