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Значение идиомы in terms of
[in terms of] {prep.} 1. In the matter of; on the subject of;especially about; about.
He spoke about books in terms of theirpublication.
What have you done in terms affixing the house?
The children ate a great many hot dogs at the party. In terms ofmoney, they ate $20 worth.
2. As to the amount or number of.
Weswam a great distance. In terms of miles, it was three.
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