| 单词 | calculate |
| 释义 | calculate /kal"kyeuh layt'/, v. , calculated, calculating. v.t. 1. to determine or ascertain by mathematical methods; compute: to calculate the velocity of light. 2. to determine by reasoning, common sense, or practical experience; estimate; evaluate; gauge. 3. to make suitable or fit for a purpose; adapt (usually used passively and with an infinitive): His remarks were calculated to inspire our confidence. 4. Chiefly Northern U.S. a. to think; guess. b. to intend; plan. v.i. 5. to make a computation or form an estimate. 6. to count or rely (usually fol. by on or upon): They calculated on good weather. [1560-70; < LL calculatus reckoned (ptp. of calculare), equiv. to calculus pebble (see CALCULUS) + -atus -ATE1] Syn. 1. count, figure, cast. 3. design, plan, intend, mean. |
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