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calculates

UK //ˈkælkjʊleɪts//US //ˈkælkjəleɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'calculatus'(计算),过去分词形式,来自 'calculare'(用石子计数)。

verb

❶ 通过数学运算或逻辑推理得出结果,通常涉及数字或数据的处理。

“The computer calculates the total cost automatically.”

(电脑自动计算出总费用。)

“She calculates the distance between two cities using a map.”

(她用地图计算两座城市之间的距离。)

❶ 仔细考虑或计划某事,通常带有策略性。

“She calculates every move before making a decision.”

(她在做决定前会仔细考虑每一步。)

“The team calculates the risks before launching the project.”

(团队在启动项目前评估风险。)

同义词:computes, estimates, determines, evaluates, reckons

常见短语

calculate on — 依赖或指望某事发生,通常用于计划或预期。

“We can't calculate on the weather being perfect for the picnic.”

(我们不能指望野餐时的天气会很好。)