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minus

释义

minus

adjective, preposition

UK /ˈmaɪnəs/

Minus can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition: Seventeen minus nine is eight.The Scottish team will be minus two of its best players.

as an adjective: The teacher gave me a C minus.

1
mathsused in mathematics for showing that you are taking one number from another. This word is usually represented by the symbol -
72 minus 5 equals 67.
Synonyms and related words
Expressions used in calculation and mathematics
and
divide/multiply by
iff
2
mathsused before a number to show that a number or temperature is less than zero
The temperature fell to minus 15 degrees last night.
Subtract ten from seven and the answer is minus three.
a minus quantity (=an amount or number that is less than zero):
If you subtract 12 from 10, the result will be a minus quantity.
Synonyms and related words
Measuring temperature
absolute zero
bimetallic strip
boiling point
3
informalwithout something that you had in the past or usually have
Anthony returned to work minus his beard.
The Dempster family arrived back in England safely but minus their luggage.
Synonyms and related words
Lacking and not having something
lack
deprived
want for
4
only before nounused for describing a disadvantage or negative quality of something
a minus point/factor:
One of the minus points was the risk of getting caught.
Synonyms and related words
Disadvantages
disadvantage
handicap
limitation

phrases

A minus/B minus/C minus/D minus

minus

adjective, preposition

US /ˈmaɪnəs/

Minus can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition: Seventeen minus nine is eight.The whole family minus John and Darlene was there.

as an adjective: It was minus 12 degrees this morning.The teacher gave me a C minus.

1
mathsused in mathematics for showing that you are taking one number from another. This word is usually represented by the symbol -
72 minus 5 equals 67.
Synonyms and related words
Expressions used in calculation and mathematics
and
divide/multiply by
iff
2
mathsused before a number to show that a number or temperature is less than zero
The temperature got down to minus 15 degrees last night.
Subtract ten from seven and the answer is minus three.
Synonyms and related words
Measuring temperature
absolute zero
bimetallic strip
boiling point
3
informalwithout something that you had in the past or usually have
Anthony returned to work minus his beard.
The Johnsons got home safely but minus their luggage.
Synonyms and related words
Lacking and not having something
lack
deprived
want for
4
only before nounused for describing a disadvantage or negative quality of something
a minus point/factor:
One of the minus points was the risk of getting caught.
Synonyms and related words
Disadvantages
disadvantage
handicap
limitation

phrases

A minus/B minus/C minus/D minus

minus

noun countable

UK /ˈmaɪnəs/

Word Forms

singular	minus
plural	minuses

1
informala disadvantage
Having famous parents might be considered a minus.
pluses and minuses (=advantages and disadvantages):
Before I decide, I need to weigh up all the pluses and minuses.
Synonyms and related words
Disadvantages
disadvantage
handicap
limitation
2
a minus sign
Synonyms and related words
Mathematical symbols
addition sign
brace
bracket
3
on the minus side
used when speaking about disadvantages of something
On the minus side, being a convent, the place has small rooms and limited views, giving a slightly claustrophobic feel.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 21/06/2017
Open Dictionary - June2017

minus

noun countable

US /ˈmaɪnəs/

Word Forms

singular	minus
plural	minuses

1
informala disadvantage
Having famous parents might be considered a minus.
pluses and minuses (=advantages and disadvantages):
Before I decide, I need to weigh up all the pluses and minuses.
Synonyms and related words
Disadvantages
disadvantage
handicap
limitation
2
a minus sign
Synonyms and related words
Mathematical symbols
addition sign
brace
bracket
3
on the minus side
used when speaking about disadvantages of something
On the minus side, being a convent, the place has small rooms and limited views, giving a slightly claustrophobic feel.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 21/06/2017
Open Dictionary - June2017

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