区别辨析condition与terms

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。