numeral
/ˈnjuːmərəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈnuːmərəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈnü-mə-rəl ˈnüm-rə-; ˈnyü-mə-, ˈnyüm-rə-/ (ame, mw)
numeral — 名詞
- numeralsingular
- numeralsplural
1. A written sign used to show a number, such as 3, 8, or XII.
數字符號
表示數目的書寫符號
A written sign used to show a number, such as 3, 8, or XII.
The child wrote the numeral 8 backwards on the first line.
那個孩子在第一行把數字 8 這個數字符號寫反了。
the numeral + specific number
On the old clock face, the numeral IV appears above the centre.
在那座老鐘的鐘面上，數字符號 IV 出現在中央上方。
Each bus route in the guide is marked with a different numeral.
指南裡的每一條公車路線都用不同的數字符號標示。
The teacher pointed to the numeral 3 and asked the class to count apples.
老師指著數字 3 這個數字符號，要全班數蘋果。
文法句型
the numeral 7
Roman numeral IV
用法筆記
Usually used when talking about the written form of a number, especially in teaching, grammar, or Roman numerals.
常見錯誤
numeral — 形容詞
- numeralpositive
- more numeralcomparative
- most numeralsuperlative
1. Connected with numbers or with the systems people use to show them.
數字的
和數字或數字系統有關
Connected with numbers or with the systems people use to show them.
The museum guide explained the numeral system used by the Maya.
博物館導覽員說明了馬雅人使用的數字系統。
numeral system
This lesson compares numeral patterns in English and Japanese counting.
這一課比較英語和日語數字的排列方式。
The chart shows numeral values in several ancient writing systems.
這張圖表列出幾種古代書寫系統中的數字值。
Researchers found numeral symbols carved into the cave wall.
研究人員在洞穴牆面上發現刻出的數字符號。
- numeric
close in meaning, but more common in computing, data, and measurement contexts
- mathematical
broader — mathematical can describe any part of maths, not only numbers
- number-related
plain descriptive phrase rather than a formal single-word label
文法句型
numeral system
numeral value
numeral symbol
用法筆記
Usually modifies words like 'system', 'value', 'symbol', or 'pattern' in technical or educational contexts.
常見錯誤
2. Shown in numbers rather than written out in words.
數字形式的
用數字而不用文字表示的
Shown in numbers rather than written out in words.
Please write the date in numeral form at the top.
請在最上方用數字形式寫出日期。
in numeral form
The password must include one numeral character and one capital letter.
密碼必須包含一個數字形式的字元和一個大寫字母。
numeral character
The invoice shows the total in numeral form and in words.
這張發票同時用數字形式和文字寫出總金額。
The survey uses a numeral scale from 1 to 5.
這份問卷使用從 1 到 5 的數字形式量表。
- numeric
common in computing and forms, especially for fields that accept only numbers
- digit-based
more descriptive and often used for systems or displays
- written as numbers
plain explanatory phrase rather than a fixed technical adjective
文法句型
in numeral form
numeral character
numeral scale
用法筆記
Common in forms, passwords, and instructions that contrast digits with fully written words.