calculative

IPA/ˈkæl.kjə.lə.tɪv/
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calculative — 形容詞

  • calculativepositive
  • more calculativecomparative
  • most calculativesuperlative

1. Based on working things out with numbers or careful reasoning, rather than on fe

1.形容詞C2
釋義

講求計算的

透過數字或縝密推算來決定，而非憑直覺

Based on working things out with numbers or careful reasoning, rather than on feeling or instinct.

例句

Omar took a calculative approach to saving money, writing down every coin he spent.

Omar 以講求計算的方式存錢，連花掉的每一個硬幣都記下來。

collocation: calculative approach

Diya's calculative reasoning made her compare prices in three shops before buying.

Diya 講求計算的思考方式，讓她買東西前先比較三家店的價格。

attributive: calculative + noun (reasoning)

常見搭配
  • calculative approach
  • calculative reasoning
  • calculative method
  • calculative decision-making
同義詞
  • analytical

    Stresses breaking a problem into parts; 'calculative' stresses working with numbers or costs.

  • rational

    Stresses clear, logical thinking in general, not necessarily with numbers.

反義詞
  • intuitive

    Based on instinct or feeling, not on working things out.

文法句型

calculative + noun

be + calculative

用法筆記

Appears before nouns such as 'decision-making' and after 'be', and is often set against 'intuitive', as in the source examples.

常見錯誤

The accountant calculative the budget.
The accountant calculated the budget.
'calculative' is an adjective; the verb form is 'calculate'.

2. Planning each action carefully so that one wins some benefit for oneself, often

2.形容詞C2
釋義

工於算計

為自己謀取好處而處處盤算，帶點冷酷狡猾

Planning each action carefully so that one wins some benefit for oneself, often in a cold or sly way.

例句

Everyone saw how calculative Tyler was: he praised the manager only before promotion talks.

大家都看得出 Tyler 工於算計：他只在談升遷之前才稱讚經理。

describes a person: how calculative + name

Calculative people like Andrés help neighbors carry boxes only if they expect something back.

像 Andrés 這樣工於算計的人，幫鄰居搬箱子也要先指望有回報。

calculative + person noun

常見搭配
  • calculative person
  • calculative nature
同義詞
  • calculating

    Very close in meaning; focuses on planning every move for personal gain.

  • scheming

    Stresses secret plans, often to trick others.

  • shrewd

    Can be a compliment for sharp judgment, while 'calculative' sounds colder.

  • conniving

    Stronger; suggests secret, dishonest plotting.

反義詞
  • selfless

    Puts other people's needs before one's own benefit.

文法句型

be + calculative

calculative + person noun

用法筆記

Applied to people, unlike sense 1 (NUMBER-BASED REASONING), which describes a method or a way of deciding.

常見錯誤

My uncle is a calculative.
My uncle is calculative.
'calculative' is an adjective and cannot stand alone as a noun.

同根字

常見搭配

副詞搭配

  • coldly calculative
  • highly calculative
  • overly calculative

介系詞搭配

  • calculative about