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Chiachen Posted 14 years ago
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Usage of in terms of? Is it better to write: The athlete's "start reaction? was very good

instead of: Bolt's start was very good in terms of reaction. Also is it correct to say 'From' 50 meters to 80 meters he speeded up and was in the lead position.
  

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'In terms of' is an awkward term that should be avoided at all cost. The rest can be improved considerably also: Bolt's reaction time at the start was very good, and from 50 meters to 80 meters he sped up and took the lead. ''Speeded' is also OK, but sounds a little odd to these AmE ears.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'In terms of' is an awkward term that should be avoided at all cost.
  • The rest can be improved considerably also: Bolt's reaction time at the start was very good, and from 50 meters to 80 meters he sped up and took the lead.
  • ''Speeded' is also OK, but sounds a little odd to these AmE ears.
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'In terms of' is an awkward term that should be avoided at all cost. The rest can be improved considerably also:

Bolt's reaction time at the start was very good, and from 50 meters to 80 meters he sped up and took the lead.

''Speeded' is also OK, but sounds a little odd to these AmE ears.
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