简明英语-中文词典
ˋkælkjәˏlet; ˊkælkjuleit < cal.cu.late >
[次常用字]
<<动词>>
calculat.ed, calculat.ing, calculates
<<及物动词>>
1 计算
calculating the area of a circle 计算圆的面积
calculated their probable time of arrival 计算他们到达的可能时刻
2 估计
calculating the team's chances of winning 估计该队赢的可能性
3 考虑; 设想
a sturdy car that is calculated to last for years一辆计画要用很多年的坚固车子
a choice that was calculated to please 打算让对方高兴的选择
4 (也作 callate) ((主新英格兰．美中南))
a. 认为; 推测
"I callate she's a right smart cook." (Dialect Notes)我认为她是个手艺精巧的厨师
b. 计画; 打算
<<不及物动词>>
1 计算
We must measure and calculate to determine how much paint will be needed.我们得合计合计该用多少油漆
2 预测结果
3 ((区域性))
a. 推测; 猜想
b. 依赖; 依靠
We're calculating on your help. 我们依靠你的帮助