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calculate

UK //ˈkælkjʊleɪt//US //ˈkælkjəleɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'calculatus'(用小石子计数),与 'calculus'(微积分/结石)同源,反映古代用石子辅助计算的传统。

verb

❶ 通过数学运算得出结果,通常涉及数字或公式的计算过程。

“She calculated the total cost of groceries before paying.”

(她在付款前计算了杂货的总费用。)

“The computer can calculate complex equations in seconds.”

(这台电脑能在几秒内计算出复杂的方程式。)

❶ 经过仔细思考或评估后做出判断或预测,常用于非数学场景。

“They calculated the risks before investing in the project.”

(他们在投资该项目前仔细评估了风险。)

“The politician calculated his response carefully during the interview.”

(政客在采访中谨慎地斟酌了他的回答。)

同义词:compute, estimate, reckon, figure out

常见短语

calculate on — 依赖或指望某事发生,通常用于计划或预期中。

“We calculated on good weather for the outdoor event.”

(我们指望户外活动当天有好天气。)