numerator
numerator — 名詞
- numeratorsingular
- numeratorsplural
1. in a fraction, the number written on top, showing how many equal parts are being
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
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
When Omar doubled the numerator, the fraction became larger.
當 Omar 把分子加倍時，這個分數變大了。
The recipe card showed 1/2 cup, so Nila checked the numerator first.
食譜卡寫著 1/2 杯，所以 Nila 先看分子。
On the test, Eli wrote the numerator above the line.
考試時，Eli 把分子寫在分數線的上方。
- 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.