
好词典

作为名词时,'TOS' 是 'Terms of Service' 的首字母缩写;作为动词时,源自古英语 'tossian',意为投掷或摆动。
❶ 指服务条款(Terms of Service),是用户在使用网站、应用或服务前必须同意的法律协议。
“You must read and accept the TOS before creating an account.”
(创建账户前必须阅读并接受服务条款。)
“The TOS clearly states what data the company can collect.”
(服务条款明确规定了公司可以收集哪些数据。)
❶ 抛掷或轻扔某物,通常指随意或轻松的动作。
“She tossed the keys onto the table.”
(她把钥匙扔到桌子上。)
“He tossed the ball to his friend.”
(他把球扔给朋友。)
tos and fros — 指来回的运动或讨论,常用于描述反复的动作或意见交换。
“There was a lot of tos and fros before they reached an agreement.”
(他们来回讨论了很久才达成一致。)