So, I've got here a term structure; well, the term structure is the plot of yield-to-maturity against time-to-maturity.

我这有一张期限结构图，期限结构其实是，到期收益率与到期期限之间的关系图。

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While a holder can expect to get repaid in full at maturity, the price of longer-term Treasuries could fall sharply in the interim if yields rise.

虽然持有人可以在到期时得到全部偿付，但如果一旦收益率上升长期国债的价格可能大幅下跌。

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As more and more of us begin to reach maturity, or the prime of our lives, many have begun to assume this term voluntarily.

当我们日趋成熟，或者说是生活的黄金时期，许多人开始自动地审视这个术语。

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The theory of the term structure is the theory of how interest rates differ according to maturity or term.

利率期限结构理论就是,怎样由不同的期限,产生不同的利率

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So, I've got here a term structure; well, the term structure is the plot of yield-to-maturity against time-to-maturity.

我这有一张期限结构图,期限结构其实是,到期收益率与到期期限之间的关系图

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But Bernanke fell short of announcing bold QE, rather, he chose to save his bullets and only extend Operation Twist, by which the Fed is attempting to lower longer-term interest rates by extending the average maturity of its Treasury portfolio.

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The accounting rules do allow you to designate assets as being held to maturity, or being held in the short-term.

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When interest rates were plunging in 2000--03, these geniuses decided to shorten the average maturity instead of locking in long-term low yields.

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