| 单词 | plus sign |
| 释义 | plus sign —plus /plʌs/ adjective (ADDITION) F0 [before noun] describes a stated number or amount more than zero: » Plus 8 is eight more than zero.» The temperature is expected to be no more than plus two (degrees).Thesaurus+: ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division , ↑Calculations and calculatingF0 [after noun] more than the number or amount mentioned: » temperatures of 40 plus» Those cars cost £15,000 plus.Thesaurus+: ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division , ↑Calculations and calculatingF0 [after noun] used by teachers after a letter, such as B or C, to show that the standard of a piece of work is slightly higher than the stated mark: » I got C plus/C+ for my essay.Thesaurus+: ↑Marks and resultsadjective [before noun] INFORMAL (ADVANTAGE) ► F0 describing an advantage: » The house is near the sea, which is a plus factor for us.» UK The fact that the flight goes from our nearest airport is a real plus point.Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantagenoun [C] (ALSO plus sign) (ADDITION SIGN) ► F0 the (+) sign, written between two numbers to show that they should be added togetherThesaurus+: ↑Mathematical symbolsnoun [C] (PLURAL pluses or plusses) INFORMAL (ADVANTAGE) ► B2 an advantage or a good feature: » Your teaching experience will be a plus in this job.Thesaurus+: ↑Advantage and disadvantage• • • Extra Examples:» On the whole it's a good proposition, the plusses seem to outweigh the minuses.» You've got more experience than the others, which should be a real plus in the interview.» The fact that we live so near my parents is a major plus from the point of view of childcare.» Some knowledge of accountancy techniques is a definite plus in this role.» Having an extra bedroom since we moved is a big plus.preposition ► A2 added to: » What is six plus four?» The rent will be £75 a week, plus (= added to the cost of) gas and electricity.Thesaurus+: ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division , ↑Calculations and calculating• • • Extra Examples:» The cost is $205 plus $3 for shipping.» Please enclose £15.99, plus £2 for postage.» "Three plus three is seven. True or false?" "False."» It costs £1,000 a week to hire the yacht, plus a £120 returnable deposit.» The loan has to be repaid, plus interest, within 18 months.preposition conjunction ► B1 and also: » There will be two adults travelling, plus three children.» INFORMAL Let's not go on holiday in August - it'll be too hot - plus it'll be more expensive.Thesaurus+: ↑Also, extra, and in addition• • • Extra Examples:» We're taking Phil's luggage, plus Annie's.» There'll be Jenny and Darren, plus Mike and Sean.» We'll need a washing machine and cooker, plus a new bed.» Skiing would be too expensive, plus Susie doesn't like the cold.» Steve won't be around to help us, plus we're moving house around that time. |
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