这两个名词均有“条件”之意。
condition : 通常指为实现许诺、协议、计划、合同等而订出的必须遵守或满足的作为前提的条件或要求。
- One of the conditions in the contract is that we don't build on the land.
合同条款之一是我们不在这片土地上建造房子。 - We're not in a position to make/set any conditions - we'll have to accept what they offer us.
我们没有资格提任何条件——我们只能接受他们提供的一切。 - Under the conditions of the agreement, she must vacate the house on 12 July .
根据协议条款,她必须在7月12日腾出这所房子。
terms : 指谈判或订立合同等时,一方或双方提出或同意的条件。
- terms of employment
雇佣条款 - Under the terms of their contract, employees must give three months' notice if they leave.
根据合同条款,雇员离职必须提前3个月通知公司。