calculate
['kæl.kjʊ.leɪt] verb transitive
IMPROVER
■to judge the number or amount of something by using the information that you already have, and adding, multiplying, subtracting or dividing numbers 算，计算•The cost of the damage caused by the recent storms has been calculated as/at over £5 million.据计算，近期风暴造成的损失超过了500万英镑。 •The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual.新税制将按照个人财产价值计算税额。 •[+ question word] At some stage we need to calculate wh en the project will be finished.在一定阶段，我们需要计算一下工程何时会完成。 •[+ that] He's calculated that it would take him two years to save up enough for a car.他算了一下要赚两年的钱才够买辆车。
['kæl.kjʊ.leɪt] verb transitive
Phrasal Verbs calculate on sth
■to expect or depend on a particular amount or time 预期；指望，依赖•We're calculating on about 30 guests.我们预期约有30名客人。 |