numerator

IPA/ˈnjuːməreɪtə(r)/
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numerator — 名詞

  • numeratorsingular
  • numeratorsplural

1. in a fraction, the number written on top, showing how many equal parts are being

1.名詞B2
釋義

分子

分數中寫在上面的數

in a fraction, the number written on top, showing how many equal parts are being counted

例句

In 3/5, the 3 is the numerator and the 5 is the denominator.

在 3/5 裡，3 是分子，5 是分母。

numerator contrasted with denominator

Ms Chen asked the class to circle the numerator in each fraction.

Ms Chen 要全班把每個分數裡的分子圈起來。

circle the numerator in each fraction

常見搭配
  • the numerator of a fraction
  • circle the numerator
  • multiply the numerator
  • compare the numerators
同義詞
  • top number

    an informal classroom explanation, not the formal maths term

文法句型

the numerator of a fraction

multiply the numerator by 2

write the numerator above the line

用法筆記

Usually explained together with denominator when someone teaches fractions. In school maths, verbs such as write, circle, compare, and multiply often take numerator as the object.

常見錯誤

In 3/5, 5 is the numerator.
In 3/5, 3 is the numerator.
The numerator is the top number, not the bottom one.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • common numerator
  • same numerator

常用片語

  • find the numerator
  • multiply the numerator
  • write the numerator above the line
  • compare the numerators

介系詞搭配

  • numerator of a fraction
  • numerator in 3/5