computational
/ˌkɒmpjuˈteɪʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌkɑːmpjuˈteɪʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · /¦käm-pyu̇-¦tā-shnəl -pyü-, -shə-nᵊl/ (ame, mw)
computational — 形容詞
- computationalpositive
- more computationalcomparative
- most computationalsuperlative
1. relating to the process of using numbers, formulas, or step-by-step methods to f
運算的
透過數字或公式進行計算的
relating to the process of using numbers, formulas, or step-by-step methods to find a result or answer
The computational model showed how air moves through the building during a storm.
這個運算模型顯示了暴風雨期間空氣在建築物內部的流動方式。
collocation: computational model
Diego performed a computational analysis of the data to find the average temperature.
Diego 對資料進行了運算分析，以找出平均溫度。
collocation: computational analysis
A computational method for solving these equations was published in a science journal.
一種用來解這些方程式的運算方法發表在一本科學期刊上。
The research team developed a new computational approach to predict where earthquakes might strike.
研究團隊開發了一套新的運算方法來預測地震可能發生的地點。
Leila used a computational formula to calculate the distance between the two stars.
Leila 用一個運算公式計算了兩顆恆星之間的距離。
- numerical
focuses on working with numbers, while computational includes logical and symbolic processing
- mathematical
broader — covers all branches of maths, not just calculation
- arithmetic
narrower — refers only to basic number operations such as addition and division
- manual
done by hand without machines or computers
用法筆記
Combines with nouns such as 'model', 'analysis', 'method', and 'approach' to describe techniques that rely on arithmetic or logical processing rather than physical experiments.
常見錯誤
2. relating to the use of computer programs and digital data to investigate questio
電腦輔助的
運用電腦從事學術研究的
relating to the use of computer programs and digital data to investigate questions, model systems, or analyse information in a particular area of study
Computational linguistics helps researchers study how children learn to speak.
計算語言學幫助研究人員了解兒童學習說話的過程。
collocation: computational linguistics
The course in computational biology teaches students to model how cells divide and grow.
這門計算生物學課程教導學生如何模擬細胞分裂與生長的過程。
collocation: computational biology
Ravi uses computational tools to study how ocean temperatures have changed over time.
Ravi 使用電腦輔助工具來研究海水溫度隨時間的變化。
A computational approach to drug design can save years of work in the laboratory.
以電腦輔助的方式設計藥物，可以省下多年的實驗室工作。
The team applied computational methods to analyse voting patterns across different regions of the country.
該團隊運用電腦運算方法分析了該國不同地區的投票模式。
- computer-based
more general — can refer to any use of computers, not just research
- digital
broader — describes anything using digital technology, not limited to computation
- automated
focuses on lack of human intervention, whereas computational emphasises the analytical process
- experimental
based on physical lab work rather than computer modelling