calculations
/ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ (bre, ipa) · [kˌælkjəlˈeʃənz] /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/ (ame, ipa) · [kˌælkjəlˈeʃənz] /ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce calculation (audio)/ (ame, mw)
calculations — 名詞
1. work where you use numbers to find an answer, work out an amount, or test whethe
計算；估算
用數字求出答案或數量
work where you use numbers to find an answer, work out an amount, or test whether figures are correct.
Ziad checked the calculations before sending the bridge plan to the builder.
Ziad 把橋梁設計交給建商前，先把計算結果又核對了一次。
check calculations before + project step
Hana's calculations showed the shop would lose money by December.
Hana 的估算顯示，那家店到十二月前就會虧錢。
calculations show future result
The nurse wrote the drug calculations twice to avoid a dangerous mistake.
護士把藥量的計算寫了兩遍，以免出現危險的錯誤。
Imani did the calculations on her phone while waiting for the bus.
Imani 等公車時，用手機完成了那些計算。
Saira's rough calculations put the repair cost near fifty thousand dollars.
Saira 的粗略估算把修理費抓在五萬美元左右。
- figures
more informal; often refers to the numbers or results on paper rather than the process
- arithmetic
narrower; usually basic adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing
- estimates
less exact; used when the final number is only approximate
- guesswork
reaching an answer without checking figures carefully
文法句型
do / check / make calculations
calculations for + [cost / dose / route]
rough calculations put + amount + at + [sum]
用法筆記
Often used in the plural when you mean a full set of figures or number checks, not just one answer. Common with verbs like do, make, and check. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about hidden planning for advantage rather than arithmetic work.
常見錯誤
2. carefully worked-out plans meant to give someone an advantage, often with cold o
盤算；算計
為了自己好處而精心謀劃
carefully worked-out plans meant to give someone an advantage, often with cold or self-serving motives.
Caleb noticed the calculations behind the landlord's sudden show of kindness.
Caleb 看出了房東突然示好背後的盤算。
calculations behind + sudden kindness
Antonia hated the cold calculations in the way her uncle divided the land.
Antonia 很討厭叔叔分土地時那種冷冰冰的算計。
cold calculations
The mayor's calculations became clear after the cameras arrived at the flood site.
等攝影機趕到淹水現場後，市長的盤算就變得很明顯了。
Yael could see the calculations behind Brandon's promise to back the bill.
Yael 看得出 Brandon 承諾支持那項法案背後另有盤算。
Nadia rejected the calculations behind the plan to fire older workers.
Nadia 無法接受裁掉年長員工這個計畫背後的盤算。
- scheming
more openly negative; suggests secret plotting
- maneuvering
emphasizes tactical moves in politics or business
- strategy
more neutral; can be open and not selfish
- straightforwardness
acting openly, without hidden self-interest
文法句型
calculations behind + [decision / promise]
cold / political calculations
calculations about + [power / money]
用法筆記
Usually used when criticizing someone's motives, not praising careful thinking. It often appears with words like cold or political, or after behind to explain why someone acted as they did. Distinguish from sense 1, which is literal number work.