单词 | to do the sums |
释义 | > as lemmasto do the sums b. Also to do the sums. To make a calculation based on the relevant facts and figures; to work out a cost, amount, etc. (sometimes with the implication that the answer is obvious).Cf. to do the math at math n.3 Phrases. ΚΠ 1915 Kentucky Law Jrnl. 3 21 If I have done my sums correctly, the State would collect taxes on $250,000 worth of property. 1986 Canberra Times 27 July 10/6 There was a lot of interest [in part-time positions] at first but not as much when it came to the crunch. Perhaps when people did their sums they realised what it meant to halve their salary. 2012 Time Out Las Vegas 62 The players flocked to the machines with the higher returns. Casinos did the sums and realised it was better to get five per cent of a lot than 30 per cent of nothing. < as lemmas |
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