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calculated

UK //ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd//US //ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd//

词源

源自拉丁语 'calculatus',意为'计算',后经古法语 'calculer' 进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指经过仔细思考和计划的行为或决定,通常带有深思熟虑或刻意为之的含义。

“She made a calculated decision to invest in the startup.”

(她经过深思熟虑后决定投资这家初创公司。)

“His apology seemed calculated rather than sincere.”

(他的道歉看起来像是刻意为之,而非真心实意。)

❶ 指通过数学或逻辑计算得出的结果或数值。

“The calculated distance between the two cities is 300 miles.”

(计算得出的两座城市之间的距离是300英里。)

“The engineer presented the calculated load capacity of the bridge.”

(工程师展示了桥梁的计算承载能力。)

同义词:planned, deliberate, intentional, premeditated, measured

常见短语

calculated risk — 指经过评估后认为值得承担的风险,通常用于商业或战略决策中。

“Taking a calculated risk can sometimes lead to great rewards.”

(承担经过评估的风险有时会带来巨大的回报。)

calculated move — 指经过深思熟虑后采取的行动,通常带有明确的目的或策略。

“His resignation was a calculated move to pressure the company.”

(他的辞职是为了向公司施压而精心策划的行动。)