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- long-term (adj.)[long-term 词源字典]
- also longterm, long term, 1876, originally in insurance, from long (adj.) + term (n.).[long-term etymology, long-term origin, 英语词源]
- short-term (adj.)
- 1901, from short (adj.) + term (n.).
- pied-à-terre
- "A small flat, house, or room kept for occasional use", Early 19th century: French, literally 'foot to earth'.