单词 | calculate |
释义 | Word Frequency calculate(ˈkælkjʊˌleɪt) verb 1. to solve (one or more problems) by a mathematical procedure; compute 2. (tr; may take a clause as object) to determine beforehand by judgment, reasoning, etc; estimate 3. (tr; usually passive) to design specifically; aim the campaign was calculated to have a political effect 4. (intr; foll by on or upon) to depend; rely 5. (tr; may take a clause as object) US dialect a. to suppose; think b. to intend (to do something) Derived forms calculative (ˈkælkjʊlətɪv) adjective Word origin C16: from Late Latin calculāre, from calculus pebble used as a counter; see calculus |
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