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单词 figure
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figurenoun [ C ]

uk​/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us​/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/

figure noun [ C ] (NUMBER)

B1 the symbol for a number or an amount expressed in numbers:

Can you read this figure? Is it a three or an eight?
Write the amount in both words and figures.
I looked quickly down the column of figures.
He earns a six-figure salary (= an amount of money with six figures).
in single/double figures

C2 between 1 and 9/between 10 and 99:

The unemployment rate is now in double figures.

More examples

  • The anticipated inflation figure is lower than last month's.
  • These figures are expressed as a percentage of the total.
  • This month's sales figures offer a glimmer of hope for the depressed economy.
  • These figures mean that almost 7% of the working population is unemployed.
  • The lawn was laid out in the form of the figure eight.

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Numbers generally

  • antilogarithm
  • Arabic numeral
  • C, c
  • cardinal
  • D, d
  • digit
  • I, i
  • infinity
  • L, l
  • log
  • logarithm
  • M, m
  • mode
  • nos
  • number
  • ordinal
  • quantitative
  • serial number
  • whole number
  • X, x

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figure noun [ C ] (SHAPE)

B2 the shape of the human body, or a person:

I could see two tall figures in the distance.
A strange bearded figure (= person) entered the room.
figurative She was a central/key/leading figure in (= was an important person in) the movement for constitutional reform.

a painting, drawing, or model of a person:

There are several reclining figures in the painting.

B1 a woman's body shape:

She's got a beautiful figure.
She got her figure back (= returned to her usual shape) after having the baby.

More examples

  • She chiselled a figure out of the marble.
  • He was a familiar figure on the lecture circuit.
  • His geniality, reliability and ability made him a popular figure.
  • The inert figure of a man could be seen lying in the front of the car.
  • Bill perceived a tiny figure in the distance.

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The body

  • -bodied
  • anatomy
  • animal
  • axial
  • bod
  • bodily
  • body
  • build
  • corporal
  • corporeal
  • flesh
  • frame
  • local
  • physical
  • physically
  • physique
  • somatic
  • system

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People in general
Pictures

figure noun [ C ] (PICTURE)

B2 written abbreviation fig. a picture or drawing, often with a number, in a book or other document:

Please see figures 8 and 9.

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Tables, graphs & diagrams

  • abscissa
  • asymptote
  • asymptotic
  • bar chart
  • chart
  • circuit diagram
  • coordinate plane
  • diagram
  • graph
  • graphically
  • grid
  • horizontal axis
  • plot
  • spidergram
  • spreadsheet
  • tabulate
  • the periodic table
  • tide table
  • vertical axis
  • x-axis

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Pictures

Idiom(s)

a fine figure of a man/woman
put a figure on it

figureverb

uk​/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us​/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/

figure verb (EXPECT)

B1 [ I ] mainly US to expect or think that something will happen:

[ + (that) ] We figured (that) you'd want to rest after your trip.

More examples

  • He figured that they would offer the job to someone else.
  • I figure that you'll want to eat before we go out.
  • We figured that the train would be delayed.
  • They figured that there might be a problem with the building work.
  • She figures that she'll be able to save money by cycling to work.

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Planning, expecting and arranging

  • accidentally
  • accidentally on purpose idiom
  • advertent
  • advisedly
  • aim
  • aim at sth
  • calculate
  • engineer
  • I might have known idiom
  • in the pipeline idiom
  • intend
  • intent
  • intention
  • outlook
  • promise
  • reckon on sth
  • scheme
  • scientific
  • see sth coming idiom
  • set sth up

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figure verb (APPEAR)

[ I usually + adv/prep ] to be, appear, take part, or be included in something:

Their names did not figure in the list of finalists.
They denied that violence and intimidation had figured prominently in achieving the decision.

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Including and containing

  • (right) down to idiom
  • assimilate
  • build sth in/into sth
  • built-in
  • carry
  • cast
  • cast your net wide idiom
  • catholic
  • extend
  • factor
  • factor sth in
  • forget
  • inbuilt
  • incl
  • pack
  • package
  • plug (sth/sb) into sth
  • rich
  • subsume
  • throw sth in

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figure verb (NUMBER)

[ T ] US to calculate an amount:

I'm still figuring my taxes.

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Calculations & calculating

  • aggregate
  • algorithm
  • amount
  • amount to sth
  • average
  • come to sth
  • commutative
  • computational
  • compute
  • equate
  • get/have your sums right/wrong idiom
  • grand total
  • guesstimate
  • instantaneous velocity
  • miscalculate
  • operation
  • projected
  • put
  • put sth at sth
  • result

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Idiom(s)

go figure!
it figures

Phrasal verb(s)

figure sth/sb out

figurenoun [ C ]

us​/ˈfɪɡ·jər/

figure noun [ C ] (NUMBER)

a number or an amount:

The collection was valued at $20 million, a figure that might cover the cost of having artists recreate the drawings.

figure noun [ C ] (SHAPE)

a shape or form:

geometric/abstract figures

figure noun [ C ] (BODY)

the shape of a person’s body, or a body seen not clearly or from a distance:

I could see two figures crossing the field in the distance.

figure noun [ C ] (PERSON)

A particular type of figure is a person with that characteristic:

Our consultants are prominent figures in their field.

figure noun [ C ] (PICTURE)

abbreviation fig. a picture or drawing, often numbered, in a book or document:

Figure 10.3 shows the maximum length of the bridges.

Idiom(s)

a figure of speech

figureverb [ I/T ]

us​/ˈfɪɡ·jər/

figure verb [ I/T ] (EXPECT)

to expect, believe, decide, or think that something will happen or that certain conditions will exist:

[ + (that) clause ] They figured (that) about twenty people would be there.
[ I ] You can’t figure on going out and being back in two hours.

fig. If something figures, you are unhappy about it but you expected it:

[ I ] "He’ll be late for dinner." "That figures!"

Phrasal verb(s)

figure out someone/something

figurenoun [ C ]

uk​/ˈfɪɡər/us​

an amount shown as a number, used especially in documents and reports:

Overall Christmas sales figures released earlier this week were disappointing.
official/government figures US exports to Saudi Arabia were valued at 6.2 billion dollars, according to official figures.
latest/final/interim figure The latest figures show that average spending on food is now around 15% of income.
closing/opening/preliminary figure Many professionals prefer this chart as it shows the full range of the price movements rather than just the closing figure.
a high/low figure A high figure may indicate that the economy is overheating, as consumers borrow in order to live beyond their means.
average/rough/approximate figure He was able to give me an approximate figure of £36,000.
In five years they plan to have 2,010 stores - almost double the current figure.
the actual/exact figure I can't remember the exact figure, but it was $10 billion or thereabouts.
unemployment/crime figures There was positive news in the labour market, with unexpectedly good unemployment figures.
listening/viewing/attendance figures Listening figures for the breakfast show have risen, helping the station push its audience share back over 10 per cent.

a number shown as a symbol rather than a word:

The figure 6 was clearly marked on the door.
Write 'twelve thousand and fifty six' in figures.

an important or well-known person:

public/industry/political figure Public figures from athletes to religious leaders have campaigned on the issue.
central/key/major figure She is a central figure in the sport and the president of its dominant organization.
senior/leading/prominent figure The controversial paper was attacked by many prominent figures within the scientific establishment.
government/corporate figure Normally a routine overseas trip by a government figure would hardly warrant attention.
put a figure on sth

to give an exact amount or number:

It is difficult to put a figure on the cost of the repair work, as it is still rising.
single/double figures

the numbers 1 to 9/10 to 99:

Many of these companies have low price-earnings ratios, some in single figures.
There are fears that inflation could soon run into double figures.
six-figure/seven-figure

used to describe a number in the hundreds of thousands or millions:

She has a top City job with a six-figure salary.

figureverb

uk​/ˈfɪɡər/us​

[ T ] to calculate something:

figure that Economists figure that the average snowmobiler spends about $555 per visit to the Yellowstone area.

[ I ] to appear or to be included in something:

figure in sth The cost of higher education is expected to figure prominently in all of the parties' policies this November.

Phrasal verb(s)

figure out
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